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Quadro RTX 4000 (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 Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 (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 Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) and GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.
GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) scores 11,715 and the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design reaches 11,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1410 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,715+1% | 11,566 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2560+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.527 TFLOPS | 7.516 TFLOPS+197% |
| Boost Clock | 1410 MHz | 1468 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 160+186% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB | 960 KB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (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 GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-73% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 292.9+280% | 77.1 |
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