NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q has 6% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU
The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2019. Its TU104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,500 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 384 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 80 W.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has the 84th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.66% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q GPU
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2020. Its TU104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,375 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 352 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 80 W.
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q has the 75th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 28.24% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2019 | Q2 2020 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Horizon Zero Dawn | GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 148 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 109 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 90 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 75 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 88 | +17% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (Mobile) | 85 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) | 84 | +12% |
| RTX A3000 Mobile | 83 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 79 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q | 75 | |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | 74 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 67 | -11% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 64 | -15% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) | 62 | -17% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q has 6% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is ranked 84th with a score of 27,973, and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q is ranked 75th with a score of 29,636.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 30,620 | +9% |
| RTX 2000 Ada Generation (Mobile) | 30,262 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q | 29,636.5 | +6% |
| RTX 3000 Ada Generation (Mobile) | 29,411 | +5% |
| Arc A730M | 29,144 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (Mobile) | 29,092.5 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) | 28,526.5 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 27,973 | |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q | 27,724 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | 27,419 | -2% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 7,923 | 8,331 (+5.15%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 7,484 | 8,075 (+7.9%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 117,764 | 127,741 (+8.47%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 20,703 | 21,902.5 (+5.79%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 90,166 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 21,067 | 24,119 (+14.49%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 119.7 | 142 (+18.63%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 13,158 | 13,802 (+4.89%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 545 | 578 (+6.06%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | TU104 | TU104 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 13,600 million | 13,600 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 Gb/s | 352 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,375 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 80 W | 80 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 | 3,072 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 46 | 48 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 184 | 192 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 368 | 384 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 735 MHz | 735 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,095 MHz | 975 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 70.08 GPixel/s | 62.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 201.5 GTexel/s | 187.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 6.45 TFLOPS | 5.99 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 201.5 GFLOPS | 187.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.