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 Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 215W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅18.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅15% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 320).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌87% higher power demand at 215W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 215W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅18.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅15% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 320).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌87% higher power demand at 215W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 better than GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 368 vs 320 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2018 and more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 8 GB. 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 2080 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2080 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $699 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 18.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.9% 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 215W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080?

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 215W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 currently gives you 2.9% higher G3D Mark and 18.2% 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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
1080p
low	129 FPS	159 FPS
medium	111 FPS	141 FPS
high	95 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	104 FPS	135 FPS
medium	86 FPS	109 FPS
high	67 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	80 FPS
medium	40 FPS	68 FPS
high	28 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
1080p
low	271 FPS	413 FPS
medium	231 FPS	347 FPS
high	200 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	262 FPS
medium	175 FPS	221 FPS
high	149 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	126 FPS
medium	104 FPS	108 FPS
high	85 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	72 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
1080p
low	743 FPS	783 FPS
medium	614 FPS	634 FPS
high	545 FPS	560 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	420 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	606 FPS
medium	485 FPS	492 FPS
high	409 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	315 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	409 FPS
medium	313 FPS	331 FPS
high	255 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	210 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
1080p
low	262 FPS	529 FPS
medium	227 FPS	460 FPS
high	184 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	199 FPS	431 FPS
medium	178 FPS	376 FPS
high	140 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	272 FPS
medium	98 FPS	257 FPS
high	78 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	185 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile and GeForce RTX 2080

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.

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile scores 18,157 and the GeForce RTX 2080 reaches 18,676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080) with 320 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
G3D Mark Score	18,157	18,676+3%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	2944+15%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.066 TFLOPS	10.07 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	1380 MHz	1710 MHz+24%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	184+15%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	2.9 MB+16%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	46+15%
Tensor Cores	320	368+15%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
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 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile offers 1.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1%	7.906 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
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 Mobile) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 60.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080
TDP	115W-47%	215W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	116mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	157.9+82%	86.9