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 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅27.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 288).
✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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11.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$899 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($899 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (288 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

2019

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅27.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 288).
✅More future proof: Turing on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($899 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.6 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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11.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$899 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (288 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) better than Quadro RTX 4000?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,014 vs 14,925 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution.

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

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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?

Quadro RTX 4000 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $899 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is about 11.2% more expensive on MSRP at $1,000 MSRP versus $899 MSRP, and you are getting 0.6% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $1,000 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is Quadro RTX 4000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $899 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	153 FPS	129 FPS
medium	137 FPS	111 FPS
high	118 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	105 FPS
medium	107 FPS	87 FPS
high	91 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	46 FPS
medium	65 FPS	40 FPS
high	49 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	380 FPS	270 FPS
medium	333 FPS	225 FPS
high	272 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	253 FPS	203 FPS
medium	215 FPS	168 FPS
high	186 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	117 FPS
medium	106 FPS	100 FPS
high	89 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	676 FPS	672 FPS
medium	541 FPS	537 FPS
high	450 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	507 FPS	504 FPS
medium	405 FPS	403 FPS
high	338 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	336 FPS
medium	270 FPS	269 FPS
high	225 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	168 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	514 FPS	248 FPS
medium	448 FPS	215 FPS
high	384 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	420 FPS	190 FPS
medium	367 FPS	168 FPS
high	299 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	271 FPS	113 FPS
medium	254 FPS	95 FPS
high	222 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	58 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) and Quadro RTX 4000

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) scores 15,014 and the Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 14,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 368 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	15,014	14,925
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2944+28%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.362 TFLOPS+32%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1590 MHz+3%	1545 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+26%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+28%	36
Tensor Cores	368+28%	288

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 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 GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	150W-6%	160W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	100.1+7%	93.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) launched at $1000 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 10.1% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.0 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 10.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).