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 RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅37.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 232).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌43.3% higher power demand at 215W vs 150W.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅12.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 215W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (232 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 36.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅37.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 232).

Why buy it

✅12.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 215W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌43.3% higher power demand at 215W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (232 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 36.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile better than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile averages 12.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 18,166 vs 19,115 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (150W vs 215W).

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, 45.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 12.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $499 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RTX 2070 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	164 FPS	163 FPS
medium	145 FPS	145 FPS
high	128 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	143 FPS
medium	110 FPS	122 FPS
high	98 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	69 FPS
medium	69 FPS	59 FPS
high	55 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	371 FPS	368 FPS
medium	308 FPS	324 FPS
high	253 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	248 FPS	274 FPS
medium	206 FPS	232 FPS
high	175 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	145 FPS
medium	107 FPS	126 FPS
high	88 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	85 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	779 FPS	833 FPS
medium	635 FPS	672 FPS
high	545 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	430 FPS
1440p
low	611 FPS	645 FPS
medium	490 FPS	516 FPS
high	409 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	307 FPS	323 FPS
4K
low	408 FPS	430 FPS
medium	327 FPS	344 FPS
high	267 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	215 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	490 FPS	250 FPS
medium	427 FPS	215 FPS
high	344 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	399 FPS	194 FPS
medium	348 FPS	170 FPS
high	257 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	124 FPS
medium	206 FPS	102 FPS
high	183 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	66 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 810 MHz to 1260 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,115 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18,166 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's 19,115 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile leads by 5.2%. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1260 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 58 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) with 320 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score	18,166	19,115+5%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	7424+190%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.062 TFLOPS	18.71 TFLOPS+106%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+40%	1260 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	232+45%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	7.3 MB+192%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	58+45%
Tensor Cores	320+38%	232

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2070 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	512 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's 150W — a 35.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
TDP	215W	150W-30%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	116mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	84.5	127.4+51%