
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design vs RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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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 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design and RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.

RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2025 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,508 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 13,508 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12,800 (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 2025 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 100 (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 400.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,513 | 13,508 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 12800+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.636 TFLOPS | 65.28 TFLOPS+884% |
| Boost Clock | 1080 MHz | 2025 MHz+88% |
| ROPs | 64 | 176+175% |
| TMUs | 192 | 400+108% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 12.5 MB+317% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 72 MB+1700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 100+108% |
| Tensor Cores | 384 | 400+4% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 72 MB (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 72 MB+1700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 35W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 35W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 168.9 | 385.9+128% |
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