GeForce RTX 3080 vs Quadro RTX 5000 mobile

When comparing GeForce RTX 3080 and Quadro RTX 5000 mobile, 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 5000 mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro RTX 5000 mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro RTX 5000 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 Quadro RTX 5000 mobile here:

Main Specs

  GeForce RTX 3080 Quadro RTX 5000 mobile
Power consumption (TDP) 320 Watt 110 Watt
Interface PCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 12-pin
Memory type GDDR6X GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 10 GB 16 GB
Display Connectors 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce RTX 3080 has 190% more power consumption, than Quadro RTX 5000 mobile.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is connected by PCIe 4.0 x16, and Quadro RTX 5000 mobile uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro RTX 5000 mobile has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce RTX 3080.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is used in Desktops, and Quadro RTX 5000 mobile - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is build with Ampere architecture, and Quadro RTX 5000 mobile - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 415 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 5000 mobile.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is manufactured by 8 nm process technology, and Quadro RTX 5000 mobile - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 5000 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 5000 mobile.

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 90−95
medium / 1080p 100−110 80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 37% more, than Quadro RTX 5000 mobile.

Full Specs

  GeForce RTX 3080 Quadro RTX 5000 mobile
Architecture Ampere Turing
Code name GA102 N19E-Q5
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 1 September 2020 27 May 2019
Pipelines 8704 3072
Core clock speed 1450 MHz 1035 / 1350 MHz
Boost Clock 1710 MHz 1545 / 1770 MHz
Transistor count 28,300 million 13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology 8 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 465.1 296.6
Length 285 mm
Memory bus width 320 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 19000 MHz 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 760.3 GB/s 448.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
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
Laptop size large
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