GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile vs Quadro RTX 8000
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
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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 Super Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 8000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 8000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Super Mobile and Quadro RTX 8000
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,468 points.
Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile scores 19,468 and the Quadro RTX 8000 reaches 19,927 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 8000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 8000) with 384 Tensor cores vs 576.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,468 | 19,927+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4608+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.585 TFLOPS | 16.31 TFLOPS+70% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1770 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 192 | 288+50% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 4.5 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 72+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 384 | 576+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro RTX 8000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 48 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 768 GB/s+71% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile draws 150W versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 260W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 8000). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-42% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 129.8+69% | 76.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $9999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $9999 |
| Codename | TU104 | TU102 |
| Release | April 2 2020 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #144 | #78 |
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