RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design 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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2025 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,508 points.
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 13,508 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 12,800 (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2025 MHz vs 1080 MHz. Ray tracing: 100 RT cores (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) with 400 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,508 | 13,513 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 12800+317% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 65.28 TFLOPS+884% | 6.636 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2025 MHz+88% | 1080 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+175% | 64 |
| TMUs | 400+108% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 12.5 MB+317% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+1700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 100+108% | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 400+4% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) — the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+1700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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 vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-56% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 385.9+128% | 168.9 |
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