GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Quadro RTX 8000

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 8000

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

210%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

206%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

189%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

183%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

160%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

148%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

146%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

143%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

134%

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Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

130%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

118%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

117%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

106%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

104%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

101%

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Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

100%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

98%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

97%

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Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

79%

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L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Quadro RTX 8000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3388.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Quadro RTX 8000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3388.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999)

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.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 8000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and Quadro RTX 8000

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 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 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) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 8000) with 384 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Quadro RTX 8000
G3D Mark Score	19,467	19,927+2%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3072	4608+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+3%	1770 MHz
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 54.8% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) 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	Quadro RTX 8000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s	768 GB/s+55%
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) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Quadro RTX 8000
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) 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) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 260W — a 3.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 8000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	Quadro RTX 8000
TDP	250W-4%	260W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.9+2%	76.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 and now averages $9999. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER costs 97.2% less ($9719 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 3375% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).