NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
27,97327% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile22% better
33,99633% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has 22% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
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GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2019. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU104) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2080 Max-Q has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 384 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 2080 Max-Q includes 2,944 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 735 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,095 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 368 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 2080 Max-Q has the 84th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3070 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3070 Mobile includes 5,120 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,110 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,560 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 160 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 40 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3070 Mobile has the 63rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 32.50% 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 2080 Max-QGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q1 2021
Production StatusActiveActive
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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 Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-QGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Low - 1080p
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80 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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60 FPS
High - 1080p
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46 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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24 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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18 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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10 FPS
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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 2080 Max-Q
27,97327% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile22% better
33,99633% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has 22% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is ranked 84th with a score of 27,973, and the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is ranked 63rd with a score of 33,996.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
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GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 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 2080 Max-QGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
7,923
9,619
(+21.41%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
7,484
9,681
(+29.36%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
117,764
136,558
(+15.96%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
20,703
25,477.5
(+23.06%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
90,166
(+0.39%)
89,814.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
21,067
26,152
(+24.14%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
119.7
175.7
(+46.78%)
PassMark G3D Mark
13,063
15,473
(+18.45%)
PassMark G2D Mark
534
653
(+22.28%)
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 2080 Max-QGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
CodenameTU104GA104
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process Size12 nm8 nm
Transistors13,600 million17,400 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 2080 Max-QGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Memory Size8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth384 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache4 MB4 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 2080 Max-QGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W115 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 2080 Max-QGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
CUDA Cores2,9445,120
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4640
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)184160
Render Output Units (ROP)6480
Tensor Cores368160
Ray Tracing Cores4640
Core Clock Speed735 MHz1,110 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,095 MHz1,560 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 2080 Max-QGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate70.08 GPixel/s124.8 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate201.5 GTexel/s249.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance6.45 TFLOPS15.97 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance201.5 GFLOPS249.6 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 2080 Max-QGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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