
Quadro RTX 5000 vs GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

Quadro RTX 5000
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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 5000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 5000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 5000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) 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 5000 and GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 5000 scores 15,443 and the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) reaches 15,614 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 5000 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1771 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,443 | 15,614+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.15 TFLOPS+23% | 9.068 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1815 MHz+2% | 1771 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+219% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 5000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) — a 40% advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+40% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000) vs NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 5000 draws 230W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 150W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 67.1 | 104.1+55% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 5000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 5000 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $692 | — |
| Codename | TU104 | GP104 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | August 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #143 | #180 |
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