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 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅35.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 115W instead of 225W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 36.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌95.7% higher power demand at 225W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

2021

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅35.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 115W instead of 225W, a 110W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 36.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌95.7% higher power demand at 225W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile better than Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 35.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. 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 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 RTX 3080 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 35.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5700 XT still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5700 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 $449 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 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 3080 Mobile Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	132 FPS	159 FPS
medium	114 FPS	140 FPS
high	97 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	134 FPS
medium	88 FPS	108 FPS
high	70 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	81 FPS
medium	41 FPS	69 FPS
high	30 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	381 FPS	298 FPS
medium	336 FPS	250 FPS
high	284 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	129 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	176 FPS
medium	228 FPS	147 FPS
high	197 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	88 FPS
medium	116 FPS	74 FPS
high	101 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	730 FPS	728 FPS
medium	584 FPS	583 FPS
high	486 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	547 FPS	546 FPS
medium	438 FPS	437 FPS
high	365 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	364 FPS
medium	292 FPS	291 FPS
high	243 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	294 FPS	535 FPS
medium	258 FPS	456 FPS
high	213 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	226 FPS	439 FPS
medium	203 FPS	376 FPS
high	168 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	265 FPS
medium	114 FPS	249 FPS
high	90 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	182 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile and Radeon RX 5700 XT

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.

Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 16,214 and the Radeon RX 5700 XT reaches 16,183 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1905 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	16,214	16,183
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	6144+140%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	18.98 TFLOPS+95%	9.754 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	1905 MHz+23%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+20%	160
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT is support for FSR 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 RTX 3080 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
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 3080 Mobile) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCE
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 272mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon RX 5700 XT
TDP	115W-49%	225W
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	272mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	141.0+96%	71.9