RTX 5080 Laptop GPU Review
975 MHz · PassMark #44
Specdex verdict The RTX 5080 Laptop GPU has notable compromises — fine for casual use, but check the alternatives below if you have flexibility on budget.
PassMark G3D Mark ranks the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU at #44 (top 45%) with a G3D score of 26,326. Score sourced from PassMark G3D Mark (June 2026 snapshot).
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
RTX 5080 Laptop GPU versus its closest rivals
- +Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #44
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Mobile thermal envelope limits sustained performance vs desktop
Who's the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $999 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU.
- Graphics card
- Adapter cables (12VHPWR / 16-pin)
- Anti-sag bracket (premium tier)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedMulti-sample composite benchmark from PassMark — independent, third-party measurement. Higher is better. Specdex does not run this test; the number shown is PassMark's published score.
Specifications
Source · www.videocardbenchmark.net| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| GPU clock | 975 MHz |
| Memory clock | 1750 MHz |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | #44 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 26,326 |
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