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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1771 MHz

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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

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • ❌20% higher power demand at 180W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 180W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) better than GeForce GTX 1080?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,609 vs 15,614 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (150W vs 180W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1080 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 0.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1080 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
When does GeForce GTX 1080 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel). The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) currently gives you 0.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1080 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
1080p
low153 FPS156 FPS
medium135 FPS138 FPS
high120 FPS122 FPS
ultra102 FPS103 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS131 FPS
medium106 FPS106 FPS
high94 FPS94 FPS
ultra85 FPS85 FPS
4K
low77 FPS77 FPS
medium65 FPS65 FPS
high52 FPS52 FPS
ultra45 FPS45 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
1080p
low289 FPS325 FPS
medium242 FPS271 FPS
high181 FPS203 FPS
ultra147 FPS164 FPS
1440p
low186 FPS205 FPS
medium158 FPS171 FPS
high127 FPS137 FPS
ultra103 FPS111 FPS
4K
low106 FPS106 FPS
medium88 FPS86 FPS
high73 FPS71 FPS
ultra57 FPS55 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1080Open GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
1080p
low702 FPS703 FPS
medium562 FPS562 FPS
high468 FPS468 FPS
ultra351 FPS351 FPS
1440p
low527 FPS527 FPS
medium421 FPS422 FPS
high351 FPS351 FPS
ultra263 FPS263 FPS
4K
low351 FPS351 FPS
medium281 FPS281 FPS
high234 FPS234 FPS
ultra176 FPS176 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1080Open GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
1080p
low399 FPS446 FPS
medium334 FPS386 FPS
high281 FPS319 FPS
ultra241 FPS271 FPS
1440p
low332 FPS364 FPS
medium277 FPS311 FPS
high220 FPS234 FPS
ultra182 FPS193 FPS
4K
low180 FPS201 FPS
medium141 FPS170 FPS
high129 FPS148 FPS
ultra106 FPS121 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15,609 and the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) reaches 15,614 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1771 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
15,609
15,614
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Process Node
16 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2560
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS
9.068 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock
1733 MHz
1771 MHz+2%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
160
160
L1 Cache
960 KB
960 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR5X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5X
GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth
320 GB/s
320 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
DirectX
12.1
12.0
Vulkan
1.4+27%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080) vs NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC 6th gen
NVENC 5.0
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd gen
PureVideo HD VP8
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 draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
TDP
180W
150W-17%
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
86.7
104.1+20%