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日本[FPS Benchmarks] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (130W) vs RTX 3080 (85W) – both are fast but the 130W GPU wins
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the most powerful mobile GPU (at least for now, in the middle of 2021). It can be found in a lot of different TGP versions – we are starting with the 80W variant and we can go as high as 165W (and maybe even higher). You’ll find this graphics card inside expensive devices with decent cooling solutions. NVIDIA already dropped the Max-Q and Max-P naming but you can assume that the low-powered versions (like the 80W or 85W GPUs) can be considered ex-Max-Q variants.
In most cases, the majority of these GPUs are fitted in a bit thicker devices due to the higher amount of dissipated heat which required significant cooling. Only the low-power version can be found in more compact machines but don’t expect a silent gaming experience from these particular devices.
So, we have GeForce RTX 3080 (130W) vs RTX 3080 (85W) benchmarks for you. Let’s compare the two rivals and we’ll see how much FPS is taking away the reduced TGP from the RTX 3080 [85W] when it’s directly compared to the 130W sibling.
Contents
GeForce RTX 3080 variants
| GeForce RTX 3080 [130W] | GeForce RTX 3080 [85W] | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| GPU chip | GA104 | GA104 |
| Shader units | 6144 | 6144 |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| Base Clock (MHz) | up to 1185 (+52%) | 780 |
| Boost clock (MHz) | up to 1605 (+29%) | 1245 |
| Memory clock (MHz) | 1750 (+17%) | 1500 |
| Memory size (MB) | 8192 | 8192 |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus width (bit) | 256 | 256 |
| TGP (Total Graphics Power) | 130W | 85W |
| DirectX version | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Technology | 8nm | 8nm |
| RTX capabilities | Yes | Yes |
| Release date | 01.2021 | 01.2021 |
| Detailed specs | Link | Link |
Synthetic benchmarks
Results are from the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Unigine Superposition benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests and gameplay videos (ext. monitor)
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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300 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 299 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 248 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 85W) | 222 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 170 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 121 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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LOW
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MED
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HIGH
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EPIC
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182 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 150 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 118 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 80 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 85W) | 183 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 121 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 99 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 62 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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NORMAL
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HIGH
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VERY HIGH
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MAX
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184 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 157 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 102 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 86 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 85W) | 182 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 152 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 99 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 75 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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MIN
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MED
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ULTRA
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694 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 379 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 253 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 85W) | 684 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 368 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 207 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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MIN
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MED
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HIGH
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ULTRA
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141 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 118 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 75 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 41 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 85W) | 130 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 94 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 56 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 31 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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LOW
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MED
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HIGH
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ULTRA
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162 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 136 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 120 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 98 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 85W) | 131 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 109 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 85 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 72 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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VERY LOW
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MED
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MAX
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561 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 497 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 428 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 130W) | 482 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 356 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 340 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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MAX
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2282 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 104 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 130W) | 2156 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 108 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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LOW
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MED
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MAX
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467 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 438 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 414 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 85W) | 401 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 369 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 347 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
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Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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VERY LOW
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NORMAL
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ULTRA
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214 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 197 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 166 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 85W) | 165 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 146 FPS PLAY VIDEO | 114 FPS PLAY VIDEO |
Verdict
At the end of the day, the GeForce RTX 3080 (85W) is 14% slower overall when compared to the bigger 130W GPU. If we have to be honest, this kind of gap isn’t that big while the 85W GPU can offer better comfort during gaming (at least in most cases and if it’s fitted in a well-cooled device) because of its modest TGP that leads to lower heat dissipation and power consumption.
If you only care about pure performance and your laptop will be placed mostly on your desk, well, the GeForce RTX 3080 (130W) sounds like a logical choice (if you have to choose between the two GPUs in this comparison) if your wallet is wide enough.
All laptops equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 [130W]
All laptops equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 [85W]
