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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
64,74650% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile2% better
65,87451% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile has 2% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
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GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile
No data available

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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 22nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 49.89% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2025. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB203) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5080 Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 896 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 5080 Mobile includes 7,680 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 975 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,500 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 240 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 240 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 60 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 5080 Mobile has the 20th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 50.76% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

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 5080 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell 2.0
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2023Q2 2025
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 5080 Mobile
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
125 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
78 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
64,74650% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile2% better
65,87451% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile has 2% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is ranked 22nd with a score of 64,746, and the GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is ranked 20th with a score of 65,874.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
No data available
GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile and the GeForce RTX 5080 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.

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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 5080 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
21,251
21,335
(+0.4%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
20,166
20,170
(+0.02%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
143,162
(+12.15%)
127,654
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
46,191
48,891
(+5.85%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
165,244
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
45,224
47,539
(+5.12%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
279.5
302.5
(+8.23%)
PassMark G3D Mark
27,258
27,958
(+2.57%)
PassMark G2D Mark
990
1,115
(+12.63%)
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 5080 Mobile
CodenameAD103GB203
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell 2.0
Process Size5 nm5 nm
Transistors45,900 million45,600 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 5080 Mobile
Memory Size16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth576 Gb/s896 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,250 MHz1,750 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 5080 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W80 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 4090 MobileGeForce RTX 5080 Mobile
CUDA Cores9,7287,680
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)7660
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)304240
Render Output Units (ROP)11296
Tensor Cores304240
Ray Tracing Cores7660
Core Clock Speed1,335 MHz975 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,695 MHz1,500 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 5080 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate189.8 GPixel/s144 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate515.3 GTexel/s360 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance32.98 TFLOPS23.04 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance515.3 GFLOPS360 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 5080 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.