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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅16.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅16.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) better than GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) averages 16.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,543 vs 26,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is a 2025 model from an older generation with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 4nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 16.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.1% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile make more sense than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel). The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) currently gives you 2.1% higher G3D Mark and 16.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	181 FPS	112 FPS
medium	165 FPS	94 FPS
high	139 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	168 FPS	99 FPS
medium	141 FPS	80 FPS
high	112 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	40 FPS
medium	87 FPS	36 FPS
high	63 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	194 FPS	157 FPS
medium	148 FPS	120 FPS
high	109 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	121 FPS	102 FPS
medium	82 FPS	66 FPS
high	64 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	50 FPS
medium	40 FPS	35 FPS
high	34 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	700 FPS	677 FPS
medium	565 FPS	539 FPS
high	489 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	477 FPS
medium	406 FPS	392 FPS
high	344 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	276 FPS
4K
low	322 FPS	303 FPS
medium	265 FPS	247 FPS
high	209 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	140 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	397 FPS	216 FPS
medium	333 FPS	184 FPS
high	274 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	172 FPS
medium	276 FPS	147 FPS
high	209 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	93 FPS
medium	132 FPS	74 FPS
high	117 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2130 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile reaches 26,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 2130 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score	26,543+2%	26,000
Architecture	Pascal	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5120	5888+15%
Boost Clock	1734 MHz	2130 MHz+23%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 12 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile) — a 110% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	672 GB/s+110%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's 115W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 130W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
TDP	300W	115W-62%
Recommended PSU	650W	130W-80%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	88.5	226.1+155%