NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
64,95262% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER34% better
87,05583% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 34% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
No data available
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
87.1454% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 54% 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 4090 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4090 Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 576 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 4090 Mobile includes 9,728 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,335 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 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 GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 4090 Mobile has the 14th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 62.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2024 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,438 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 736.3 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 SUPER includes 10,240 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,295 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,550 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 320 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 80 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4080 SUPER 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 SUPER has the 2nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 83.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 87,055 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 87.14. This is the 27th 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.

InfoGeForce RTX 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ1 2023Q1 2024
Launch Price (MSRP)--$999
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 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Low - 1080p
225 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
201 FPS
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High - 1080p
178 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
163 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
123 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
74 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.

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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
64,95262% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER34% better
87,05583% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 34% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is ranked 14th with a score of 64,952, and the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is ranked 2nd with a score of 87,055.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
No data available
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
87.1454% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 133% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 87.14 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.

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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.

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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 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
21,278
28,378
(+33.37%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
20,223
27,111
(+34.06%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
143,771
187,847
(+30.66%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
46,191
59,075
(+27.89%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
165,244
235,474
(+42.5%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
45,239
59,568
(+31.67%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
280
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PassMark G3D Mark
27,794
34,209
(+23.08%)
PassMark G2D Mark
976
1,203
(+23.26%)
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 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
CodenameAD103AD103
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process Size5 nm5 nm
Transistors45,900 million45,900 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Memory Size16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth576 Gb/s736.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,250 MHz1,438 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache64 MB64 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 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Slots--3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W320 W
Suggested PSU--700 W
Power Connectors--1x 16-pin
OutputsDevice DependentHDMI 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 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
CUDA Cores9,72810,240
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)7680
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)304320
Render Output Units (ROP)112112
Tensor Cores304320
Ray Tracing Cores7680
Core Clock Speed1,335 MHz2,295 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,695 MHz2,550 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 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Pixel Fill Rate189.8 GPixel/s285.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate515.3 GTexel/s816 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance32.98 TFLOPS52.22 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance515.3 GFLOPS816 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 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.7

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