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 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅115.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌536.4% higher power demand at 350W vs 55W.

Radeon 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 350W, a 295W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Radeon 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅115.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 350W, a 295W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌536.4% higher power demand at 350W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU better than Radeon 8050S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU averages 115.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,233 vs 16,259 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 8050S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 3080 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 115.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (16,233 vs 16,259). Radeon 8050S 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 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon 8050S still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon 8050S make more sense than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon 8050S 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 (55W vs 350W), and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (16,233 vs 16,259) and 115.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon 8050S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	199 FPS	126 FPS
medium	182 FPS	116 FPS
high	154 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	175 FPS	108 FPS
medium	145 FPS	93 FPS
high	117 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	107 FPS	59 FPS
medium	90 FPS	52 FPS
high	66 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	574 FPS	289 FPS
medium	499 FPS	237 FPS
high	414 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	418 FPS	187 FPS
medium	360 FPS	154 FPS
high	298 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	214 FPS	77 FPS
medium	186 FPS	63 FPS
high	156 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	730 FPS	469 FPS
medium	584 FPS	401 FPS
high	487 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	278 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	342 FPS
medium	438 FPS	293 FPS
high	365 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	223 FPS
medium	292 FPS	184 FPS
high	243 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	110 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	730 FPS	308 FPS
medium	584 FPS	240 FPS
high	487 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	234 FPS
medium	438 FPS	189 FPS
high	365 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	136 FPS
medium	292 FPS	117 FPS
high	243 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	79 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and Radeon 8050S

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 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 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.

Radeon 8050S

The Radeon 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,259 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU scores 16,233 and the Radeon 8050S reaches 16,259 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 32 (Radeon 8050S) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8050S
G3D Mark Score	16,233	16,259
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	10240+400%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS+197%	11.47 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2800 MHz+68%
ROPs	112+75%	64
TMUs	320+150%	128
L2 Cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	80+150%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8050S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8050S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8050S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	256-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8050S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8050S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8050S
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.5
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU draws 350W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 145.7% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.