GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 36.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+36.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-36.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile's 16,214 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 36.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) with 184 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+37% | 16,214 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888 | 6144+4% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+7% | 18.98 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+12% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 184 | 192+4% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB | 6 MB+3% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 48+4% |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 192+4% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile's 115W — a 62.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 115W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 141.0+40% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | GA104 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #63 | #127 |
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