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 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅8.7% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 328), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌236.8% higher power demand at 320W vs 95W.

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅2.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (328 vs 320).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Draws 95W instead of 320W, a 225W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 34.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅8.7% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Why buy it

✅2.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (328 vs 320).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Draws 95W instead of 320W, a 225W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 328), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌236.8% higher power demand at 320W vs 95W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 34.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.7% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data, 5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 8.7% more estimated average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (34,215 vs 35,929). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (95W vs 320W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile make more sense than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

Yes. RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (95W vs 320W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (34,215 vs 35,929) and 8.7% more estimated average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	350 FPS	209 FPS
medium	334 FPS	185 FPS
high	280 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	190 FPS
medium	274 FPS	160 FPS
high	215 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	97 FPS
medium	160 FPS	83 FPS
high	121 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	851 FPS	508 FPS
medium	680 FPS	430 FPS
high	535 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	414 FPS
medium	536 FPS	350 FPS
high	439 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	226 FPS
medium	304 FPS	188 FPS
high	275 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	126 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	944 FPS	877 FPS
medium	772 FPS	730 FPS
high	699 FPS	656 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	566 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	696 FPS
medium	598 FPS	575 FPS
high	529 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	471 FPS
medium	419 FPS	393 FPS
high	377 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	999 FPS	347 FPS
medium	999 FPS	310 FPS
high	878 FPS	271 FPS
ultra	770 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	846 FPS	261 FPS
medium	733 FPS	237 FPS
high	639 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	550 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	615 FPS	177 FPS
medium	543 FPS	154 FPS
high	479 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	97 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER and RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,929 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 34,215 versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile's 35,929 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile leads by 5%. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 10,496 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 35.27 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 82 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) with 320 Tensor cores vs 328.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
G3D Mark Score	34,215	35,929+5%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240	10496+3%
Compute (TFLOPS)	52.22 TFLOPS+48%	35.27 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2550 MHz+52%	1680 MHz
ROPs	112	112
TMUs	320	328+3%
L1 Cache	10 MB	10.3 MB+3%
L2 Cache	64 MB	64 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	80	82+3%
Tensor Cores	320	328+3%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile) — a 39.1% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	24 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s	1024 GB/s+39%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	64 MB	64 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs NVENC (Blackwell) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws 320W versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile's 95W — a 108.4% difference. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) vs 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Mobile
TDP	320W	95W-70%
Recommended PSU	850W	650W-24%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70-18%	85
Perf/Watt	106.9	378.2+254%