NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080599% better
86,26782% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
12,34012% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 599% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080
71.9545% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
No data available

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 45% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $1,199. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,400 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 716.8 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 4080 includes 9,728 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,205 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,505 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 304 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 304 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 76 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4080 is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4080 has the 3rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 82.47% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 86,267 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 71.95. This is the 43rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q4 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA107) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2050 Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112 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 2050 Mobile includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 735 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,245 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 64 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 32 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 2050 Mobile has the 158th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.80% 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.

InfoGeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ4 2022Q4 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,199--
Production StatusActiveActive
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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
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Low - 1080p
294 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
260 FPS
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High - 1080p
230 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
214 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
166 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
101 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4080 orGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 4080100.8
Radeon RX 7900 XT86.1-15%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4080 orGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44-12%
GeForce RTX 408011.89

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4080599% better
86,26782% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
12,34012% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 599% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 86,267, and the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is ranked 158th with a score of 12,340.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4080
71.9545% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
No data available

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 110% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce RTX 4080's 71.95 performance per dollar ranks it 43rd 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4080 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4090104,598+21%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055+1%
GeForce RTX 408086,267
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83,322-3%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896-12%
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile13,131.5-85%
GeForce GTX 980M12,517-85%
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile12,340-86%
Radeon Pro Vega 2012,289-86%
Quadro P300012,105-86%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4080 orGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

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
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
27,735
(+766.99%)
3,199
3DMark Time Spy Score
25,625
(+630.89%)
3,506
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
185,431
(+218.3%)
58,256.5
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
57,903
(+547.25%)
8,946
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
211,103
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
57,741
(+362.97%)
12,472
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
158.9
161.8
(+1.83%)
PassMark G3D Mark
34,626
(+352.33%)
7,655
PassMark G2D Mark
1,239
(+163.62%)
470
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
CodenameAD103GA107
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors45,900 million8,700 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Memory Size16 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth716.8 Gb/s112 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,400 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit64 bit
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache64 MB2 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Slots3 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W30 W
Suggested PSU700 W--
Power Connectors1x 16-pin--
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, HDMI 2.1, 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
CUDA Cores9,7282,048
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)7616
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)30464
Render Output Units (ROP)11232
Tensor Cores30464
Ray Tracing Cores7632
Core Clock Speed2,205 MHz735 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,505 MHz1,245 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate280.6 GPixel/s39.84 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate761.5 GTexel/s79.68 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance48.74 TFLOPS5.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance761.5 GFLOPS159.4 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4080GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.