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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅49.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅45.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 11 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅49.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅45.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 11 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU better than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU averages 49.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,108 vs 18,606 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a 2017 model from an older high-end class with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2017, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 11 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 49.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is 2017 hardware with 11 GB of VRAM, 18,606 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	153 FPS	255 FPS
medium	136 FPS	238 FPS
high	123 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	247 FPS
medium	107 FPS	207 FPS
high	95 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	163 FPS
medium	63 FPS	135 FPS
high	48 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	85 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	348 FPS	574 FPS
medium	302 FPS	500 FPS
high	225 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	361 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	418 FPS
medium	189 FPS	362 FPS
high	154 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	218 FPS
medium	89 FPS	189 FPS
high	74 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	133 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	798 FPS	860 FPS
medium	649 FPS	688 FPS
high	558 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	430 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	645 FPS
medium	502 FPS	516 FPS
high	419 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	430 FPS
medium	335 FPS	344 FPS
high	279 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	215 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	519 FPS	801 FPS
medium	449 FPS	688 FPS
high	386 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	430 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	645 FPS
medium	367 FPS	516 FPS
high	299 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	430 FPS
medium	246 FPS	344 FPS
high	214 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	215 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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,108 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU reaches 19,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	18,606	19,108+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	10240+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+201%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	1665 MHz+5%
ROPs	88	112+27%
TMUs	224	320+43%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	10 MB+669%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	6 MB+118%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) — a 5.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. Bus width: 352-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	16 GB+45%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s	512 GB/s+6%
Bus Width	352-bit+38%	256-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	6 MB+118%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 7th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC 5th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC 7th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
TDP	250W	150W-40%
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-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	127.4+71%