GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile vs GeForce RTX 3080
When choosing between GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 3080, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 3080.
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 1080 SLI 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 SLI mobile here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile
GeForce RTX 3080
Power consumption (TDP)
320 Watt
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 12-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR6X
Maximum RAM amount
2x 8 GB
10 GB
Display Connectors
1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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GeForce RTX 3080 has 8 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is used in Laptops, and GeForce RTX 3080 - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce RTX 3080 - with Ampere.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is 106 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 3080.
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 3080 - by 8 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 9000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
80−85
95−100
ultra / 1080p
65−70
75−80
QHD / 1440p
50−55
60−65
4K / 2160p
35−40
45−50
low / 720p
100−110
110−120
medium / 1080p
95−100
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
high / 1080p
130−140
140−150
ultra / 1080p
120−130
140−150
QHD / 1440p
95−100
110−120
4K / 2160p
60−65
75−80
low / 720p
160−170
170−180
medium / 1080p
140−150
150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Battlefield 5 is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
250−260
250−260
medium / 768p
230−240
230−240
QHD / 1440p
150−160
150−160
4K / 2160p
100−110
100−110
high / 768p
220−230
220−230
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p
70−75
70−75
medium / 1080p
50−55
50−55
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
medium / 768p
110−120
110−120
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p
110−120
120−130
ultra / 1080p
100−110
110−120
QHD / 1440p
90−95
100−110
4K / 2160p
50−55
65−70
low / 720p
130−140
140−150
medium / 1080p
110−120
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Far Cry 5 is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
high / 1080p
170−180
180−190
ultra / 1080p
140−150
150−160
QHD / 1440p
100−110
120−130
4K / 2160p
21−24
21−24
low / 720p
270−280
280−290
medium / 1080p
200−210
220−230
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Fortnite is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
high / 1080p
140−150
150−160
ultra / 1080p
120−130
140−150
QHD / 1440p
100−110
120−130
4K / 2160p
70−75
95−100
low / 720p
170−180
180−190
medium / 1080p
140−150
160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Forza Horizon 4 is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
low / 768p
170−180
170−180
medium / 768p
160−170
160−170
high / 1080p
140−150
150−160
ultra / 1080p
90−95
100−110
QHD / 1440p
85−90
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Grand Theft Auto V is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
high / 1080p
80−85
100−110
ultra / 1080p
65−70
80−85
QHD / 1440p
50−55
65−70
4K / 2160p
35−40
45−50
low / 720p
150−160
160−170
medium / 1080p
100−110
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Metro Exodus is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
low / 768p
120−130
120−130
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p
150−160
160−170
ultra / 1080p
130−140
140−150
4K / 2160p
18−20
18−20
low / 720p
180−190
220−230
medium / 1080p
170−180
180−190
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
high / 1080p
80−85
100−110
ultra / 1080p
50−55
65−70
QHD / 1440p
40−45
55−60
4K / 2160p
27−30
35−40
low / 720p
140−150
150−160
medium / 1080p
110−120
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 19% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
low / 768p
300−350
350−400
medium / 768p
240−250
290−300
high / 1080p
160−170
200−210
ultra / 1080p
90−95
110−120
4K / 2160p
60−65
80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
low / 768p
450−500
900−950
ultra / 1080p
230−240
400−450
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in World of Tanks is 90% more, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile
GeForce RTX 3080
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Code name
Pascal GP104 SLI
GA102
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
16 August 2016
1 September 2020
Pipelines
5120
8704
Core clock speed
1556 MHz
1450 MHz
Boost Clock
1733 MHz
1710 MHz
Transistor count
14400 Million
28,300 million
Manufacturing process technology
16 nm
8 nm
Texture fill rate
465.1
Length
285 mm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
320 Bit
Memory clock speed
10000 MHz
19000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
760.3 GB/s
Shared memory
-
G-SYNC support
+
VR Ready
+
DirectX
DirectX 12_1
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model
6.5
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
2.0
Vulkan
+
1.2
CUDA
+
8.5
SLI options
+
Laptop size
large
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