GeForce GTX 1080 vs Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $91 versus $692 for the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel), it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 672.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+672.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($91) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($692) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 and Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,372 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15,609 and the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) reaches 15,372 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 is built on Pascal while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 9.492 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,609+2% | 15,372 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS | 9.492 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+12% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 3 MB+219% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th gen | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 draws 180W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 48.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 110W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.7 | 139.7+61% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $91, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) launched at $2299 and now averages $692. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 86.8% less ($601 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 171.5 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 22.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 672.5% better value. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-74% | $2299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $91-87% | $692 |
| Performance per Dollar | 171.5+673% | 22.2 |
| Codename | GP104 | TU104 |
| Release | May 27 2016 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #137 | #181 |
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