GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile vs Quadro RTX 4000

When comparing GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile and Quadro RTX 4000, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile and Quadro RTX 4000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile Quadro RTX 4000
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 2x 8 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 3x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
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  • Quadro RTX 4000 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.
  • GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is used in Laptops, and Quadro RTX 4000 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is build with Pascal architecture, and Quadro RTX 4000 - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is 551 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 4000.
  • GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Quadro RTX 4000 - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro RTX 4000 is 3000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 80−85 70−75
ultra / 1080p 65−70 50−55
QHD / 1440p 50−55 40−45
4K / 2160p 35−40 24−27
low / 720p 100−110 95−100
medium / 1080p 95−100 80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 17% more, than Quadro RTX 4000.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1080 SLI mobile Quadro RTX 4000
Architecture Pascal Turing
Code name Pascal GP104 SLI TU104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 16 August 2016 13 November 2018
Pipelines 5120 2304
Core clock speed 1556 MHz 1005 MHz
Boost Clock 1733 MHz 1545 MHz
Transistor count 14400 Million 13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 222.5
Length 241 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 10000 MHz 13000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 416.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX DirectX 12_1 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan + 1.2.131
CUDA + 7.5
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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