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 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 320).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅32.3% 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 250W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 27.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 320).

Why buy it

✅32.3% 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 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 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 27.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 32.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2019, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, 66.7% 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 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 32.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (19,108 vs 19,467). GeForce RTX 2080 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 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 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 $699 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 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 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	168 FPS	255 FPS
medium	148 FPS	238 FPS
high	131 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	247 FPS
medium	113 FPS	207 FPS
high	100 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	163 FPS
medium	72 FPS	135 FPS
high	58 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	85 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	455 FPS	574 FPS
medium	392 FPS	500 FPS
high	319 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	361 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	418 FPS
medium	235 FPS	362 FPS
high	206 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	218 FPS
medium	110 FPS	189 FPS
high	93 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	133 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	823 FPS	860 FPS
medium	663 FPS	688 FPS
high	584 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	430 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	645 FPS
medium	504 FPS	516 FPS
high	433 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	430 FPS
medium	347 FPS	344 FPS
high	292 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	215 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	546 FPS	801 FPS
medium	466 FPS	688 FPS
high	399 FPS	573 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	430 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	645 FPS
medium	384 FPS	516 FPS
high	310 FPS	430 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	430 FPS
medium	260 FPS	344 FPS
high	227 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	215 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 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 RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU reaches 19,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,467+2%	19,108
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	10240+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+206%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+9%	1665 MHz
ROPs	64	112+75%
TMUs	192	320+67%
L1 Cache	3 MB	10 MB+233%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	48	80+67%
Tensor Cores	384+20%	320

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
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 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) — a 3.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) 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 RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s	512 GB/s+3%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 7th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 7th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) 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: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
TDP	250W	150W-40%
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	77.9	127.4+64%