GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
GPU·Mid-Range

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

16,214

January 12 2021
115 Watt
Ampere

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
137%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
124%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
118%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
113%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
112%
#36
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
96%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 16,214 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ampere architecture (codename: GA104), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 6144 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 192 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 18.98 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1545 MHz from a base of 1110 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score16,214
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationAmpere
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGA104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient8 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute6144
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling192
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending96
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1545 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1110 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance18.98 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second296.6 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count17,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#127
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 448 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM448 GB/s
L1 Cache6 MB
L2 Cache4 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
NVIDIA Reflex✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 11.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportOptimus
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC, decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode).

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version7th Gen NVENC
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version5th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile draws 115 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
TDPPower consumption under load115 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage650W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeMobile
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80°C

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