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GeForce RTX 2080
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1.2% more VRAM (8 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.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile 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 and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile reaches 19,468 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) with 368 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,676 | 19,468+4% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944 | 3072+4% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.07 TFLOPS+5% | 9.585 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz+10% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184 | 192+4% |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB | 3 MB+3% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 48+4% |
| Tensor Cores | 368 | 384+4% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile offers 1.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB | 8 GB+1% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 150W — a 35.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 150W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 116mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.9 | 129.8+49% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | — |
| Codename | TU104 | TU104 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #94 | #144 |
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