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    GeForce RTX 2080 mobile vs GeForce RTX 3090

    When comparing GeForce RTX 2080 mobile and GeForce RTX 3090, 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 RTX 2080 mobile and GeForce RTX 3090 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce RTX 2080 mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 mobile here:

    GeForce RTX 2080 mobile Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce RTX 2080 mobile GeForce RTX 3090
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 350 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 12-pin
    Memory type GDDR6 GDDR6X
    Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 24 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce RTX 3090 has 133% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2080 mobile.
    • GeForce RTX 2080 mobile is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce RTX 3090 uses PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce RTX 3090 has 16 GB more memory, than GeForce RTX 2080 mobile.
    • GeForce RTX 2080 mobile is used in Laptops, and GeForce RTX 3090 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce RTX 2080 mobile is build with Turing architecture, and GeForce RTX 3090 - with Ampere.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 3090 is 20 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 2080 mobile.
    • GeForce RTX 2080 mobile is manufactured by 12 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 3090 - by 8 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3090 is 5500 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 2080 mobile.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 70−75 100−105
    ultra / 1080p 50−55 75−80
    QHD / 1440p 40−45 65−70
    4K / 2160p 24−27 50−55
    low / 720p 95−100 110−120
    medium / 1080p 80−85 110−120
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 41% more, than GeForce RTX 2080 mobile.

    Full Specs

      GeForce RTX 2080 mobile GeForce RTX 3090
    Architecture Turing Ampere
    Code name N18E-G3 TU104 Ampere GA102
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 6 January 2019 24 September 2020
    Pipelines 2944 10496
    Core clock speed 1380 MHz 1400 MHz
    Boost Clock 1590 MHz 1700 MHz
    Transistor count 13,600 million 28,300 million
    Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 8 nm
    Texture fill rate 292.6 556.0
    Length 313 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
    Memory clock speed 14000 MHz 19500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 384.0 GB/s 936.2 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_1) 12 Ultimate (12_2)
    Shader Model 6.5 6.5
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2
    CUDA 7.5 8.5
    Laptop size large
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