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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅8.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌117.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 250W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅8.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 250W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌117.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti averages 8.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 18,606 vs 18,157 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a 2017 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is a 2020 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $699 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 8.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile make more sense than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1080 Ti currently gives you 2.5% higher G3D Mark and 8.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
1080p
low	153 FPS	129 FPS
medium	136 FPS	111 FPS
high	123 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	104 FPS
medium	107 FPS	86 FPS
high	95 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	46 FPS
medium	63 FPS	40 FPS
high	48 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
1080p
low	348 FPS	271 FPS
medium	302 FPS	231 FPS
high	225 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	208 FPS
medium	189 FPS	175 FPS
high	154 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	120 FPS
medium	89 FPS	104 FPS
high	74 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
1080p
low	798 FPS	743 FPS
medium	649 FPS	614 FPS
high	558 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	409 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	591 FPS
medium	502 FPS	485 FPS
high	419 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	388 FPS
medium	335 FPS	313 FPS
high	279 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
1080p
low	519 FPS	262 FPS
medium	449 FPS	227 FPS
high	386 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	199 FPS
medium	367 FPS	178 FPS
high	299 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	116 FPS
medium	246 FPS	98 FPS
high	214 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	60 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,157 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile reaches 18,157 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1380 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
G3D Mark Score	18,606+2%	18,157
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS+60%	7.066 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1582 MHz+15%	1380 MHz
ROPs	88+38%	64
TMUs	224+40%	160
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	2.5 MB+92%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	4 MB+45%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) — a 8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+8%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+38%	256-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	4 MB+45%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile's 115W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
TDP	250W	115W-54%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	157.9+112%