GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 4000
GeForce RTX 2080 (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 GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $350 for the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel), it costs 37% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 58.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($220) |
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 RTX 2080 (móvel) and Quadro RTX 4000
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.
Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) scores 15,014 and the Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 14,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 368 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,014 | 14,925 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944+28% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.362 TFLOPS+32% | 7.119 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz+3% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+28% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB+26% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+28% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 368+28% | 288 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-6% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 100.1+7% | 93.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 and now averages $220. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 37.1% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 58% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $899-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $220-37% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.9 | 67.8+58% |
| Codename | TU104B | TU104 |
| Release | January 29 2019 | November 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #146 | #154 |
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