NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs NVIDIA Quadro M4000M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains two direct head-to-head comparisons between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, both of which are compute-oriented workloads rather than rasterization tests. The first is Geekbench OpenCL, where the RTX 2080 SUPER scores 99,226 against the M4000M's 19,989. This represents a delta of 396.4%, meaning the RTX 2080 SUPER delivers nearly five times the raw compute throughput in this OpenCL workload. The magnitude of this gap is decisive; no other interpretation is possible when one card outperforms the other by such a wide margin.

The second comparison is Geekbench Vulkan, which measures graphics and compute performance through the Vulkan API. Here the RTX 2080 SUPER scores 111,284, while the M4000M manages 20,971. The delta is even larger at 430.7%. This indicates that the RTX 2080 SUPER's advantage is not limited to a single API or workload type; it extends across both OpenCL and Vulkan, suggesting a fundamental architectural superiority rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Looking at the broader benchmark database, the RTX 2080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 24,170 across all recorded tests, while the M4000M averages 20,480. This overall average is closer than the head-to-head results might suggest, because the M4000M only has two recorded benchmarks in the database (the two Geekbench tests), whereas the RTX 2080 SUPER has ten recorded benchmarks including Passmark tests for DirectX 9, 10, 11, 12, G2D, G3D, and GPU compute. The RTX 2080 SUPER's Passmark G3D score of 19,490 and its Passmark GPU compute score of 8,290 show strong performance in both traditional 3D rendering and compute tasks, while its Passmark DirectX 9 score of 227 and DirectX 12 score of 75 indicate API-specific variations that are not captured in the M4000M's limited test set.

The win count in the head-to-head comparison is 2 for the RTX 2080 SUPER and 0 for the M4000M. Every measurable comparison in the shared test suite favors the RTX 2080 SUPER, and the deltas are so large that they overshadow any other considerations. The percentile rankings further contextualize this: the RTX 2080 SUPER sits at the 69th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the M4000M sits at the 65th percentile. Both are above average, but the RTX 2080 SUPER is clearly positioned higher in the overall distribution.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins every head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database, with deltas of 396.4% in OpenCL and 430.7% in Vulkan. Any user choosing between these two cards for compute-heavy workloads, whether OpenCL or Vulkan based, should select the RTX 2080 SUPER without hesitation. The advantage is not marginal; it is a complete obliteration of the M4000M's performance in these tests.

However, the verdict is not purely about performance. The M4000M is a mobile workstation card with a 100 W TDP and an MXM module form factor, while the RTX 2080 SUPER is a desktop card with a 250 W TDP and a dual-slot design. For a laptop or compact workstation that requires an MXM module, the M4000M is the only viable option from these two, since the RTX 2080 SUPER physically cannot fit in such a chassis. The data shows the RTX 2080 SUPER is faster, but the M4000M serves a different physical niche.

For desktop users, the RTX 2080 SUPER is the clear choice based on every recorded metric. Its average benchmark score of 24,170 is 18% higher than the M4000M's 20,480, and its percentile rank of 69 versus 65 confirms its superior standing. The launch MSRP of the RTX 2080 SUPER is 699 USD, which was recorded at release, and this positions it as a high-end desktop part. The M4000M has no recorded launch MSRP in the database, so no direct price comparison is possible from the available data.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the Geekbench OpenCL benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 99,226 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 19,989. The RTX 2080 SUPER wins with a delta of 396.4%.

Q: What is the difference in Vulkan performance between the two cards?

A: The RTX 2080 SUPER scores 111,284 in Geekbench Vulkan, compared to the M4000M's 20,971. This yields a 430.7% advantage for the RTX 2080 SUPER.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The RTX 2080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 24,170 across all recorded tests, while the M4000M averages 20,480. The RTX 2080 SUPER is higher by roughly 18%.

Q: What are the percentile rankings of each GPU?

A: The RTX 2080 SUPER is at the 69th percentile of all GPUs in the database, and the M4000M is at the 65th percentile.

Q: Does the M4000M win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head benchmarks cover two tests (Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan), and the RTX 2080 SUPER wins both. The win count is 2 for the RTX 2080 SUPER and 0 for the M4000M.

Q: Which GPU has the higher memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 2080 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 495.9 GB/s, while the M4000M has 160.4 GB/s. The RTX 2080 SUPER's bandwidth is more than three times higher.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database. The RTX 2080 SUPER uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 495.9 GB/s of bandwidth. The M4000M uses 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on the same 256-bit bus, delivering only 160.4 GB/s. Memory type, capacity, and bandwidth all favor the RTX 2080 SUPER.

Clock speeds show a similar pattern. The RTX 2080 SUPER has a base clock of 1650 MHz and a boost clock of 1815 MHz, with memory running at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective). The M4000M has a base clock of 975 MHz and a boost clock of 1013 MHz, with memory at 1253 MHz (5 Gbps effective). The RTX 2080 SUPER runs substantially faster in both core and memory clocks.

The TDP differs significantly: the RTX 2080 SUPER is rated at 250 W and requires a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector with a suggested PSU of 600 W. The M4000M is rated at 100 W, has no power connectors (it draws power through the MXM slot), and has no suggested PSU listed. The slot width also differs: the RTX 2080 SUPER is dual-slot, while the M4000M is an MXM module.

Physical dimensions are recorded for the RTX 2080 SUPER (267 mm length, 116 mm height, 35 mm width) but are null for the M4000M. Display outputs also differ: the RTX 2080 SUPER offers 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C, while the M4000M's outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent."

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is generational and fundamental. The RTX 2080 SUPER uses the TU104 chip based on the Turing architecture, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It contains 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 25.0M per mm². The M4000M uses the GM204 chip based on Maxwell 2.0 architecture, also manufactured at TSMC but on a 28 nm process. It contains 5,200 million transistors on a 398 mm² die, with a density of 13.1M per mm².

The RTX 2080 SUPER has 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The M4000M has 1,280 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RTX 2080 SUPER has more than double the shading units and more than double the TMUs, while ROP counts are equal. The RTX 2080 SUPER also features 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores, which are entirely absent from the M4000M (both are null in its record). These cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based tensor operations, features that the Maxwell architecture does not support.

Pixel and texture rates reflect the architectural advantage. The RTX 2080 SUPER achieves 116.2 GPixel/s and 348.5 GTexel/s, while the M4000M achieves 64.83 GPixel/s and 81.04 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 11.15 TFLOPS for the RTX 2080 SUPER versus 2.593 TFLOPS for the M4000M. The RTX 2080 SUPER also lists FP16 performance at 22.30 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), while the M4000M has no FP16 entry.

API support differs as well. The RTX 2080 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the M4000M supports DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 2080 SUPER's DirectX 12_2 feature level includes newer capabilities such as mesh shaders and sampler feedback, which the M4000M's 12_1 level does not include.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 2080 SUPER wins in every performance category where data exists. In compute workloads, its Geekbench OpenCL score of 99,226 is 396.4% higher than the M4000M's 19,989. In Vulkan, its 111,284 score is 430.7% higher than the M4000M's 20,971. For gaming and 3D rendering, the RTX 2080 SUPER's Passmark G3D score of 19,490 and DirectX 11 score of 165 demonstrate strong DirectX performance, and its 48 RT cores enable ray-traced effects that the M4000M cannot perform at all. The RTX 2080 SUPER also wins on memory bandwidth (495.9 GB/s versus 160.4 GB/s), FP32 compute (11.15 TFLOPS versus 2.593 TFLOPS), and texture rate (348.5 GTexel/s versus 81.04 GTexel/s).

The M4000M's wins are not in performance but in form factor and power efficiency. Its 100 W TDP is less than half the RTX 2080 SUPER's 250 W, making it suitable for mobile workstations that require MXM modules. The RTX 2080 SUPER is a dual-slot desktop card that cannot be used in such systems. The M4000M also has no power connector requirement, which simplifies installation in constrained chassis. For any system that requires an MXM module, the M4000M is the only choice between these two, despite its significant performance disadvantage.

The use-case split is therefore clear: desktop users who need maximum compute and graphics performance should choose the RTX 2080 SUPER, which dominates every recorded benchmark. Mobile workstation users who need an MXM module form factor have no alternative but the M4000M, accepting its lower performance as a trade-off for physical compatibility. The data shows no scenario where the M4000M outperforms the RTX 2080 SUPER, but there are scenarios where the RTX 2080 SUPER cannot be physically installed, and in those cases the M4000M is the practical selection.