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 4080 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅13.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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105.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,130 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 46.2 G3D/$ ($1,130 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Radeon RX 9070

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $581 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 46.2 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

2023

Radeon RX 9070

2025

Why buy it

✅13.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $581 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 46.2 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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105.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,130 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 46.2 G3D/$ ($1,130 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile better than Radeon RX 9070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 9070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 12 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). 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 4080 Mobile is about 105.8% more expensive on MSRP at $1,130 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and you are getting 13.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (24,805 vs 25,380). Radeon RX 9070 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 4080 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 9070 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 9070 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $549 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (24,805 vs 25,380) and 13.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 9070 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 4080 Mobile Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 9070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	174 FPS	211 FPS
medium	158 FPS	196 FPS
high	140 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	193 FPS
medium	120 FPS	163 FPS
high	104 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	128 FPS
medium	73 FPS	106 FPS
high	58 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	75 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	422 FPS	450 FPS
medium	365 FPS	378 FPS
high	295 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	241 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	322 FPS
medium	272 FPS	267 FPS
high	222 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	145 FPS
medium	155 FPS	124 FPS
high	132 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	77 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	885 FPS	900 FPS
medium	722 FPS	745 FPS
high	634 FPS	661 FPS
ultra	550 FPS	562 FPS
1440p
low	696 FPS	693 FPS
medium	564 FPS	568 FPS
high	483 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	474 FPS	481 FPS
medium	385 FPS	397 FPS
high	329 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	271 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	467 FPS	809 FPS
medium	410 FPS	703 FPS
high	345 FPS	633 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	387 FPS	641 FPS
medium	342 FPS	558 FPS
high	285 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	428 FPS
4K
low	245 FPS	429 FPS
medium	221 FPS	381 FPS
high	188 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	163 FPS	286 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile and Radeon RX 9070

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 2010 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,805 points.

Radeon RX 9070

The Radeon RX 9070 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1330 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,380 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 24,805 and the Radeon RX 9070 reaches 25,380 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9070 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX 9070). Raw compute: 24.72 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 36.13 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070). Boost clocks: 2010 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 56 (Radeon RX 9070) with 232 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
G3D Mark Score	24,805	25,380+2%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7424+107%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	24.72 TFLOPS	36.13 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	2010 MHz	2520 MHz+25%
ROPs	80	128+60%
TMUs	232+4%	224
L2 Cache	48 MB+500%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	58+4%	56
Tensor Cores	232+107%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 9070 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9070 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation+67%	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9070 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070) — a 48.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070) — the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s	640 GB/s+48%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+500%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 9070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	Dual Media Engine
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	Dual Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 9070's 220W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile	Radeon RX 9070
TDP	150W-32%	220W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	165.4+43%	115.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile launched at $1130 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 launched at $549. The Radeon RX 9070 costs 51.4% less ($581 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 22.0 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 46.2 (Radeon RX 9070) — the Radeon RX 9070 offers 110% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).