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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile10% better
26,00525% of 104,937
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
23,54022% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
No data available

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile GPU

The GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2019. Its TU106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 448 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

This mobile card has a TDP of 115 W.

Benchmark Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile has the 90th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 24.78% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q GPU

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2017. Its GP104B chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR5X VRAM. Its 1,251 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 320.3 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

This mobile card has a TDP of 150 W.

Benchmark Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has the 99th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 2070 MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringPascal
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q2 2017
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War
God of War
GeForce RTX 2070 MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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61 FPS
High - 1080p
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53 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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37 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile10% better
26,00525% of 104,937
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
23,54022% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile is ranked 90th with a score of 26,005, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is ranked 99th with a score of 23,540.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
No data available
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile and the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 2070 MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
7,738
(+31.86%)
5,868.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
7,499
(+34.11%)
5,591.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
123,004
(+7.39%)
114,542
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
20,392
(+12.1%)
18,191.5
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
64,571
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
20,935
(+23.8%)
16,910.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
133
(+19.6%)
111.2
PassMark G3D Mark
12,354
(+6.65%)
11,584
PassMark G2D Mark
605
746
(+23.31%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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197
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
CodenameTU106GP104B
ArchitectureTuringPascal
Process Size12 nm16 nm
Transistors10,800 million7,200 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Memory Size8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s320.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,251 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache64 KB48 KB
L2 Cache4 MB2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)115 W150 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
CUDA Cores2,3042,560
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3620
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)144160
Render Output Units (ROP)6464
Tensor Cores288--
Ray Tracing Cores36--
Core Clock Speed1,215 MHz1,277 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,440 MHz1,366 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate92.16 GPixel/s87.42 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate207.4 GTexel/s218.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance6.64 TFLOPS6.99 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance207.4 GFLOPS218.6 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070 MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.7

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.