NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 24% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 33% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD107) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 4050 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 96 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 4050 Mobile includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,455 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,755 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 20 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX 4050 Mobile has the 90th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 23.36% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2017 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP102) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,376 MHz memory clock and a 352 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 484.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 1080 Ti includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,481 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,582 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 88 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 1080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 1080 Ti has the 63rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.03% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 37,671.5 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 53.89. This is the 73rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2023 | Q1 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $699 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| 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
God of War Ragnarök | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 84 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 82 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 73 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 67 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 49 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 21 FPS | -- |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | 42 | +98% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 35.6 | +68% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile | 33.9 | +60% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 21.2 | |
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 GTX 1080 Ti has 24% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is ranked 90th with a score of 30,309, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is ranked 63rd with a score of 37,671.5.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 83% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's 53.89 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon VII | 37,881 | +25% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 37,777 | +25% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 37,671.5 | +24% |
| Arc A750 | 37,288 | +23% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 35,995 | +19% |
| Radeon RX 6700S | 32,662 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6600M | 31,868 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 30,309 | |
| RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile | 30,262 | -0% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q | 29,636.5 | -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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 61.77 | +15% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +7% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 53.89 | |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 41.07 | -24% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 30.02 | -44% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 8,152 | 9,401 (+15.32%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 8,531 | 8,684.5 (+1.8%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 132,349 | 142,490 (+7.66%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 22,068 | 27,564 (+24.9%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 88,019 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 26,850 (+7.68%) | 24,935 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 189.2 (+18.25%) | 160 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 14,449 | 18,600 (+28.73%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 640 | 930 (+45.31%) |
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 4050 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | AD107 | GP102 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 18,900 million | 11,800 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 4050 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 11 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 Gb/s | 484.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,376 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 96 bit | 352 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 2.75 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 4050 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a |
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 4050 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 3,584 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 20 | 28 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 224 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 88 |
| Tensor Cores | 80 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,455 MHz | 1,481 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,755 MHz | 1,582 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 4050 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 84.24 GPixel/s | 139.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 140.4 GTexel/s | 354.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 8.99 TFLOPS | 11.34 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 140.4 GFLOPS | 354.4 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 4050 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.