GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile vs Quadro RTX 8000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

2020Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 8000

2018Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile vs Quadro RTX 8000 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 Super Mobile vs Quadro RTX 8000 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 Super Mobile vs Quadro RTX 8000: 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 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 150W instead of 260W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 8000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (384 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 8000

2018

Why buy it

  • 43.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($9,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 50% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 384).
  • 500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Older hardware, 48 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 73.3% higher power demand at 260W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro RTX 8000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 43.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (19,927 vs 19,468), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and a newer 2020 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 8000 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 8000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile vs Quadro RTX 8000 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 Super MobileQuadro 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 Quadro RTX 8000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 Super MobileQuadro RTX 8000
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 8000 carries 48 GB. Quadro RTX 8000 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile and 384-bit on the Quadro RTX 8000. 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 Super MobileQuadro 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%
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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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 Super MobileQuadro RTX 8000
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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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).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 Super MobileQuadro 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 Super MobileQuadro 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
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 Super MobileQuadro RTX 8000
MSRP
$9999
Codename
TU104
TU102
Release
April 2 2020
August 13 2018
Ranking
#144
#78

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