Quadro RTX 8000 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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 8000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 8000 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 8000 and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,468 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile reaches 19,468 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) with 576 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927+2% | 19,468 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+50% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+70% | 9.585 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+13% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+50% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+50% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+50% | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+50% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 8000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+71% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 150W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 150W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.6 | 129.8+69% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | — |
| Codename | TU102 | TU104 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #78 | #144 |
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