NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile50% better
56,77254% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
37,93336% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has 50% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4080 Mobile has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 432 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 4080 Mobile includes 7,424 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,290 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,665 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 232 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 232 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 58 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 110 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 4080 Mobile has the 20th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 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 3080 Mobile includes 6,144 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 1,545 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 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 3080 Mobile has the 44th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.27% 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 4080 MobileGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2023Q1 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 God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 4080 MobileGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Low - 1080p
180 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
153 FPS
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High - 1080p
140 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
127 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
95 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
56 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 4080 Mobile50% better
56,77254% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
37,93336% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has 50% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is ranked 20th with a score of 56,772, and the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is ranked 44th with a score of 37,933.

Performance per dollar
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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 4080 MobileGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
18,441
(+71.51%)
10,752
3DMark Time Spy Score
17,601
(+69.81%)
10,365
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
131,005
(+21.64%)
107,695
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
41,431
(+52.35%)
27,194
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
180,680
(+222.17%)
56,082.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
42,771
(+46.38%)
29,220
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
271.5
(+48.2%)
183.2
PassMark G3D Mark
25,187
(+53.14%)
16,447
PassMark G2D Mark
950
(+49.61%)
635
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 4080 MobileGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
CodenameAD104GA104
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors35,800 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 4080 MobileGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Memory Size12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth432 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,250 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache48 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 4080 MobileGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)110 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 4080 MobileGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
CUDA Cores7,4246,144
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)5848
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)232192
Render Output Units (ROP)8096
Tensor Cores232192
Ray Tracing Cores5848
Core Clock Speed1,290 MHz1,110 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,665 MHz1,545 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 4080 MobileGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate133.2 GPixel/s148.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate386.3 GTexel/s296.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance24.72 TFLOPS18.98 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance386.3 GFLOPS296.6 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 4080 MobileGeForce RTX 3080 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.