NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has 88% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile and the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile GPU
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2023. Its AD104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,250 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 432 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 110 W.
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has the 19th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.99% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile GPU
The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2023. Its AD107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 96 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 192 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 50 W.
The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile has the 73rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.18% 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 4080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2023 | Q1 2023 |
| 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
F1 24 | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 227 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 249 FPS(+27.69%) | 195 FPS |
| High - 1080p | 226 FPS(+54.79%) | 146 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | 91 FPS(+102.22%) | 45 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | 62 FPS(+121.43%) | 28 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 33 FPS(+175%) | 12 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 4090 Mobile | 41 | +24% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 33 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 22 | -33% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (Mobile) | 18.8 | -43% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 18.3 | -45% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile | 17 | -48% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 12 | -64% |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 8.1 | -75% |
| Radeon RX 7600S | 7 | -79% |
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 4080 Mobile has 88% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is ranked 19th with a score of 57,701.5, and the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is ranked 73rd with a score of 30,620.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile and the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 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 4090 Mobile | 65,241.5 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 57,701.5 | |
| RTX 5000 Ada Generation (Mobile) | 53,052.5 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Mobile) | 42,275 | -27% |
| Radeon RX 6850M XT | 42,015.5 | -27% |
| Radeon RX 6700S | 32,662 | -43% |
| Radeon RX 6600M | 31,868 | -45% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 30,620 | -47% |
| RTX 2000 Ada Generation (Mobile) | 30,262 | -48% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q | 29,636.5 | -49% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 18,429 (+122.06%) | 8,299 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 17,382.5 (+102.59%) | 8,580 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 131,005 | 136,776 (+4.41%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 41,117.5 (+84.22%) | 22,320 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 180,680 (+100.04%) | 90,323.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 42,156.5 (+55.51%) | 27,108 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 271 (+41.44%) | 191.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 25,485 (+76.8%) | 14,415 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 945 (+49.76%) | 631 |
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 4080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | AD104 | AD107 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 35,800 million | 18,900 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 4080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 Gb/s | 192 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,250 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 96 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 12 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 4080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 110 W | 50 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 4080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 2,560 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 58 | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 232 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 80 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 80 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 20 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,290 MHz | 1,455 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,665 MHz | 1,755 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 4080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 133.2 GPixel/s | 84.24 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 386.3 GTexel/s | 140.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 24.72 TFLOPS | 8.99 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 386.3 GFLOPS | 140.4 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 4080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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.