RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell vs GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

133%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

132%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

128%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

125%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

115%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

113%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

111%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

109%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

108%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

106%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

102%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

100%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

96%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

95%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

94%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

93%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

91%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

89%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

82%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

78%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

68%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

65%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

#2

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

48%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (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.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell and GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 points.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 26,498 and the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) reaches 26,543 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2055 MHz vs 1734 MHz.

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	26,498	26,543
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	8960+75%	5120
Boost Clock	2055 MHz+19%	1734 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) has 16 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) — a 35% advantage for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+50%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+35%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)).

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Encoder	9th Gen NVENC (2x)	6th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	6th Gen NVDEC	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell draws 140W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)'s 300W — a 72.7% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
TDP	140W-53%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	189.3+114%	88.5