NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
18,05717% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 108062% better
29,26328% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 62% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
No data available
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 30% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192 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 3050 Ti Mobile includes 2,560 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 1,035 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 20 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has the 122nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.26% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1080 has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,251 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 320.3 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 GTX 1080 includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,733 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1080 has the 78th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,263 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.85. This is the 65th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1080
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ2 2021Q2 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)--$599
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 Sons of the Forest
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GeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1080
Low - 1080p
55 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
39 FPS
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High - 1080p
35 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
33 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
26 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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 3050 Ti Mobile
18,05717% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 108062% better
29,26328% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 62% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is ranked 122nd with a score of 18,057, and the GeForce GTX 1080 is ranked 78th with a score of 29,263.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
No data available
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1080 has 75% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 1080's 48.85 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

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.

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BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1080
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,170
7,185
(+38.97%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
5,341
6,902
(+29.23%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
72,925
119,971
(+64.51%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
13,359.5
21,408.5
(+60.25%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
16,439
21,289.5
(+29.51%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
166
(+36.29%)
121.8
PassMark G3D Mark
10,144
15,538
(+53.17%)
PassMark G2D Mark
503
882
(+75.35%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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269
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 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1080
CodenameGA106GP104
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process Size8 nm16 nm
Transistors12,000 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 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1080
Memory Size4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth192 Gb/s320.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz1,251 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache2 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 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1080
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 W180 W
Suggested PSU--450 W
Power Connectors--1x 8-pin
OutputsDevice DependentDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

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 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1080
CUDA Cores2,5602,560
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2020
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)80160
Render Output Units (ROP)3264
Tensor Cores80--
Ray Tracing Cores20--
Core Clock Speed735 MHz1,607 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,035 MHz1,733 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 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1080
Pixel Fill Rate33.12 GPixel/s110.9 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate82.8 GTexel/s277.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.3 TFLOPS8.87 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance82.8 GFLOPS277.3 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 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1080
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
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.