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 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 192).
✅Draws 150W instead of 290W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅19.7% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
❌93.3% higher power demand at 290W vs 150W.

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

2019

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 192).
✅Draws 150W instead of 290W, a 140W reduction.

Why buy it

✅19.7% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
❌93.3% higher power demand at 290W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.7% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher PassMark G3D performance. 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 3070 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019 and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 19.7% more estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) 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 3070 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) 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 $1,000 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3070 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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	153 FPS	161 FPS
medium	137 FPS	143 FPS
high	118 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	135 FPS
medium	107 FPS	110 FPS
high	91 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	81 FPS
medium	65 FPS	69 FPS
high	49 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	380 FPS	507 FPS
medium	333 FPS	434 FPS
high	272 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	306 FPS
1440p
low	253 FPS	305 FPS
medium	215 FPS	253 FPS
high	186 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	142 FPS
medium	106 FPS	120 FPS
high	89 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	676 FPS	684 FPS
medium	541 FPS	547 FPS
high	450 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	342 FPS
1440p
low	507 FPS	513 FPS
medium	405 FPS	410 FPS
high	338 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	342 FPS
medium	270 FPS	274 FPS
high	225 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	171 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	514 FPS	602 FPS
medium	448 FPS	528 FPS
high	384 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	342 FPS
1440p
low	420 FPS	490 FPS
medium	367 FPS	410 FPS
high	299 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	271 FPS	293 FPS
medium	254 FPS	270 FPS
high	222 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	171 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,196 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) scores 15,014 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU reaches 15,196 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) with 368 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	15,014	15,196+1%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2944	6144+109%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.362 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+132%
Boost Clock	1590 MHz	1770 MHz+11%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	6 MB+107%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	368+92%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3070 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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU's 290W — a 63.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.