Quadro RTX 4000 vs GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
Quadro RTX 4000
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | Turing (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $350 for the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel), it costs 37% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 58.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($220) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 and GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 and the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) reaches 15,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) with 288 Tensor cores vs 368.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925 | 15,014 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2944+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 9.362 TFLOPS+32% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1590 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 2.9 MB+26% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 46+28% |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 368+28% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 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 RTX 2080 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| 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: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 150W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3 | 100.1+7% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) launched at $1000 and now averages $350. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 37.1% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 42.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 58% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899-10% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220-37% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.8+58% | 42.9 |
| Codename | TU104 | TU104B |
| Release | November 13 2018 | January 29 2019 |
| Ranking | #154 | #146 |
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