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.

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 4000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 4000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅15.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅27.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 288).
✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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11.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$899 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($899 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (288 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 15.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (15,014 vs 14,925), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 46 vs 36 ray-tracing units and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro RTX 4000 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $101 cheaper on MSRP at $899 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 10.6% (16.6 vs 15.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Quadro RTX 4000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 4000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) came in at $1000, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. On MSRP, Quadro RTX 4000 was 10.1% cheaper ($101 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.0 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 10.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP	$1000	$899-10%
Performance per Dollar	15.0	16.6+11%
Codename	TU104B	TU104
Release	January 29 2019	November 13 2018
Ranking	#146	#154

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