GeForce GTX 1080 mobile vs GeForce RTX 3070

When comparing GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce RTX 3070, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce RTX 3070 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 1080 mobile here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1080 mobile GeForce RTX 3070
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 220 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 12-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce RTX 3070 has 46% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.
  • GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce RTX 3070 uses PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1080 mobile and GeForce RTX 3070 have maximum RAM of 8 GB.
  • GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is used in Laptops, and GeForce RTX 3070 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce RTX 3070 - with Ampere.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is 107 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 3070.
  • GeForce GTX 1080 mobile is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 3070 - by 8 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3070 is 13990 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 65−70 90−95
ultra / 1080p 45−50 70−75
QHD / 1440p 40−45 55−60
4K / 2160p 24−27 40−45
low / 720p 90−95 100−110
medium / 1080p 75−80 100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3070 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 36% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 mobile.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1080 mobile GeForce RTX 3070
Architecture Pascal Ampere
Code name N17E-G3 GA104
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 16 August 2016 1 September 2020
Pipelines 2560 5888
Core clock speed 1607 MHz 1500 MHz
Boost Clock 1733 MHz 1725 MHz
Transistor count 7,200 million 17,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 8 nm
Texture fill rate 283.4 317.4
Floating-point performance 9,068 gflops
Length 242 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 10 GB/s 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 320 GB/s 448.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model 6.4 6.5
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2
CUDA + 8.5
CUDA cores 2560
Bus support PCIe 3.0
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
Laptop size large
GPU Boost 3.0
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