GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile vs RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (24 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 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 4080 Mobile and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 2010 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,805 points.
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 24,805 versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 26,498 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell leads by 6.8%. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 24.72 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2010 MHz vs 2055 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) with 232 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24,805 | 26,498+7% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424 | 8960+21% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 24.72 TFLOPS | 36.83 TFLOPS+49% |
| Boost Clock | 2010 MHz | 2055 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 232 | 280+21% |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB | 8.8 MB+21% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 70+21% |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 280+21% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile draws 150W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 140W — a 6.9% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 140W-7% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 165.4 | 189.3+14% |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1700 |
| Codename | AD104 | GB203 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #43 | #48 |
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