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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅6.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 27.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅6.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 27.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile better than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER averages 6.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 19,467 vs 19,468 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (150W vs 250W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $699 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $699 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile currently gives you 0.0% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
1080p
low	168 FPS	153 FPS
medium	148 FPS	137 FPS
high	131 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	131 FPS
medium	113 FPS	107 FPS
high	100 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	76 FPS
medium	72 FPS	65 FPS
high	58 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
1080p
low	455 FPS	379 FPS
medium	392 FPS	333 FPS
high	319 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	252 FPS
medium	235 FPS	215 FPS
high	206 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	123 FPS
medium	110 FPS	106 FPS
high	93 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
1080p
low	823 FPS	794 FPS
medium	663 FPS	641 FPS
high	584 FPS	569 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	438 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	607 FPS
medium	504 FPS	492 FPS
high	433 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	404 FPS
medium	347 FPS	326 FPS
high	292 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	217 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
1080p
low	546 FPS	516 FPS
medium	466 FPS	449 FPS
high	399 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	320 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	422 FPS
medium	384 FPS	369 FPS
high	310 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	246 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	275 FPS
medium	260 FPS	258 FPS
high	227 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	186 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile reaches 19,468 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) with 384 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,467	19,468
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3072	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS+16%	9.585 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+16%	1560 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	192	192
L1 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48	48
Tensor Cores	384	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — a 10.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+11%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) 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	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
TDP	250W	150W-40%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	116mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.9	129.8+67%