GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) vs Quadro RTX 4000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

2025Core: 975 MHzBoost: 2287 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000

2018Core: 1005 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) vs Quadro RTX 4000 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 (Mobile) vs Quadro RTX 4000 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

  • Better long-term bet: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.
  • More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $899 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

  • 60.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

  • GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro RTX 4000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 60.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) instead at 15,014 vs 14,925, 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?
GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 4nm process instead of 12nm and a newer 2025 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. 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 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

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

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2287 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

NVIDIA

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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 2287 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score
15,014
14,925
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Turing
Process Node
4 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
8192+256%
2304
Boost Clock
2287 MHz+48%
1545 MHz

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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)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 (Mobile) and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)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
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3+18%
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 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC 7.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) draws 80W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) 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: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)Quadro RTX 4000
TDP
80W-50%
160W
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
241mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
187.7+101%
93.3
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) (2025 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP
$899
Codename
GN22-X9
TU104
Release
January 2 2025
November 13 2018
Ranking
#não classificado
#154

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