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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $999 versus $4,799 for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, it costs 79% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 430.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+430.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($999) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,799) |
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 SUPER and RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 2377 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,968 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 30,968 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 10.5%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 14,080 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 66.94 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 2377 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 110 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) with 320 Tensor cores vs 440.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34,215+10% | 30,968 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240 | 14080+38% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 52.22 TFLOPS | 66.94 TFLOPS+28% |
| Boost Clock | 2550 MHz+7% | 2377 MHz |
| ROPs | 112 | 176+57% |
| TMUs | 320 | 440+38% |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB | 13.8 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 96 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 110+38% |
| Tensor Cores | 320 | 440+38% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 5000 Blackwell lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX PRO 5000 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 SUPER comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has 48 GB. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — a 39.1% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 96 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 48 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 736 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+39% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 64 MB | 96 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320W versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 300W — a 6.5% difference. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 300W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 850W | 650W-24% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin (12VHPWR) | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 267mm |
| Height | 137mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 106.9+4% | 103.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell launched at $6999 and now averages $4799. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER costs 79.2% less ($3800 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 6.5 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 426.2% better value. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999-86% | $6999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $999-79% | $4799 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.2+426% | 6.5 |
| Codename | AD103 | GB202 |
| Release | January 8 2024 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #8 | #13 |
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