GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

2019Core: 1380 MHzBoost: 1590 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) 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 5000 (móvel): 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

  • 3.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $1,299 less on MSRP ($1,000 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
  • Delivers 124.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.0 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • 36.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Draws 110W instead of 150W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 129.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,299 MSRPvs$1,000 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

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 3.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) instead at 15,372 vs 15,014, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, and 48 vs 46 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,299 cheaper on MSRP at $1,000 vs $2,299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 124.5% (15.0 vs 6.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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 RTX 2080 (móvel) scores 15,014 and the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) reaches 15,372 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 9.492 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) with 368 Tensor cores vs 384.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
15,014
15,372+2%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2944
3072+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.362 TFLOPS
9.492 TFLOPS+1%
Boost Clock
1590 MHz+3%
1545 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184
192+4%
L1 Cache
2.9 MB
3 MB+3%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46
48+4%
Tensor Cores
368
384+4%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5000 (móvel) supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
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 5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
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 5000 (móvel)). 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 5000 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
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 5000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 30.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
TDP
150W
110W-27%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
100.1
139.7+40%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) came in at $1000, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) launched at $2299. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) was 56.5% cheaper ($1299 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.0 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) offers 123.9% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP
$1000-57%
$2299
Performance per Dollar
15.0+124%
6.7
Codename
TU104B
TU104
Release
January 29 2019
May 27 2019
Ranking
#146
#181

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