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

✅4.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 295W, a 180W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌156.5% higher power demand at 295W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

2021

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅4.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 295W, a 180W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌156.5% higher power demand at 295W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile better than Radeon VII?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile averages 4.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 16,214 vs 16,308 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (115W vs 295W).

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. 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?

Radeon VII can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $699 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 4.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (16,214 vs 16,308). Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (115W vs 295W), and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is Radeon VII still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon VII is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $699 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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 VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
1080p
low	132 FPS	200 FPS
medium	114 FPS	185 FPS
high	97 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	184 FPS
medium	88 FPS	154 FPS
high	70 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	118 FPS
medium	41 FPS	99 FPS
high	30 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
1080p
low	381 FPS	370 FPS
medium	336 FPS	321 FPS
high	284 FPS	252 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	235 FPS
medium	228 FPS	204 FPS
high	197 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	108 FPS
medium	116 FPS	91 FPS
high	101 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
1080p
low	730 FPS	734 FPS
medium	584 FPS	587 FPS
high	486 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	547 FPS	550 FPS
medium	438 FPS	440 FPS
high	365 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	367 FPS
medium	292 FPS	294 FPS
high	243 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
1080p
low	294 FPS	545 FPS
medium	258 FPS	476 FPS
high	213 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	226 FPS	434 FPS
medium	203 FPS	383 FPS
high	168 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	276 FPS
medium	114 FPS	260 FPS
high	90 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile and Radeon VII

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 VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 16,214 and the Radeon VII reaches 16,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	16,214	16,308
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	6144+60%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	18.98 TFLOPS+41%	13.44 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	1750 MHz+13%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192	240+25%
L1 Cache	6 MB+538%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
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 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 128.6% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	1024 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 12.1 (Radeon VII). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
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 4.1 (Radeon VII). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCE 4.1
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile draws 115W versus the Radeon VII's 295W — a 87.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 280mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	Radeon VII
TDP	115W-61%	295W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	0mm	280mm
Height	0mm	125mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-10%	89°C
Perf/Watt	141.0+155%	55.3