GeForce RTX 3080 vs Quadro RTX 4000

When comparing GeForce RTX 3080 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 RTX 3080 and Quadro RTX 4000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce RTX 3080 Quadro RTX 4000
Power consumption (TDP) 320 Watt 160 Watt
Interface PCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 12-pin 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR6X GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 10 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort 3x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
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  • GeForce RTX 3080 has 100% more power consumption, than Quadro RTX 4000.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is connected by PCIe 4.0 x16, and Quadro RTX 4000 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro RTX 4000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is build with Ampere architecture, and Quadro RTX 4000 - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 445 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 4000.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is manufactured by 8 nm process technology, and Quadro RTX 4000 - by 12 nm process technology.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is 44 mm longer, than Quadro RTX 4000.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 6000 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 4000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 95−100 70−75
ultra / 1080p 75−80 50−55
QHD / 1440p 60−65 40−45
4K / 2160p 45−50 24−27
low / 720p 110−120 95−100
medium / 1080p 100−110 80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 35% more, than Quadro RTX 4000.

Full Specs

  GeForce RTX 3080 Quadro RTX 4000
Architecture Ampere Turing
Code name GA102 TU104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 1 September 2020 13 November 2018
Pipelines 8704 2304
Core clock speed 1450 MHz 1005 MHz
Boost Clock 1710 MHz 1545 MHz
Transistor count 28,300 million 13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology 8 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 465.1 222.5
Length 285 mm 241 mm
Memory bus width 320 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 19000 MHz 13000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 760.3 GB/s 416.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2 1.2.131
CUDA 8.5 7.5
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