NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 vs NVIDIA Quadro M4000M Comparison

# NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 vs NVIDIA Quadro M4000M

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between these two NVIDIA offerings. In the two head-to-head benchmark tests available, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins both, with deltas of 356.8% in Geekbench OpenCL and 414% in Geekbench Vulkan. The RTX 2080 scores 91,313 in OpenCL versus 19,989 for the Quadro M4000M, and 107,797 in Vulkan versus 20,971. This is not a close contest by any metric; the architecture, generation, and memory subsystem differences manifest as a multi-fold advantage for the newer desktop card.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Geekbench OpenCL test provides the first clear signal. The RTX 2080 delivers 91,313 points, while the Quadro M4000M manages 19,989 points. That is a 356.8% advantage for the RTX 2080. In absolute terms, the RTX 2080 produces roughly four and a half times the OpenCL score of the Quadro. The delta is not incremental; it represents a complete generational leap in compute throughput.

The Geekbench Vulkan test shows an even larger gap. The RTX 2080 records 107,797 points against the Quadro's 20,971 points, a 414% delta. Again, the RTX 2080 lands at more than five times the Vulkan performance of the older mobile workstation part. Vulkan results often reflect both raw compute and driver-level optimization; the data here indicates the RTX 2080 is far better suited to modern graphics APIs.

Looking at the broader database context, the RTX 2080's average benchmark score is 22,895, placing it at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc B580 at 23,021 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at 23,061 (0.7% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile at 22,729 (0.7% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 at 23,172 (1.2% higher). The RTX 2080 sits in a tight cluster, within roughly one percent of these cards. The Quadro M4000M, by contrast, has an average score of 20,480, at the 65th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20,534 (0.3% higher), the Intel Arc B570 at 20,556 (0.4% higher), the Intel Arc A750 at 20,582 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20,662 (0.9% higher). The Quadro is also within one percent of its closest competitors, but that entire group sits roughly 10% below the RTX 2080's cluster.

The head-to-head deltas, 356.8% and 414%, dwarf the differences seen among each card's nearest rivals. The RTX 2080 is not merely a step ahead; it is in a different performance class entirely.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 2080 wins every recorded benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. There are two wins for the RTX 2080 and zero for the Quadro M4000M. The OpenCL test favors the RTX 2080 due to its higher shader count, faster memory bandwidth, and newer architecture. The Vulkan test similarly favors the RTX 2080, likely because of its support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and more advanced hardware features.

The Quadro M4000M does not win any benchmark in the comparison data. However, its profile as a mobile workstation GPU suggests a different use case. It is an MXM module with no power connectors and a 100 W TDP, designed for portable devices where the RTX 2080's dual-slot, 215 W desktop footprint would be impractical. The Quadro's display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," confirming its role in laptops and mobile workstations rather than desktop towers.

For compute-heavy tasks measured by OpenCL and Vulkan, the RTX 2080 is the clear choice. For a mobile workstation requiring a professional-grade GPU in a compact form factor, the Quadro M4000M has its niche, but the performance data shows it is far outclassed by the RTX 2080 in raw throughput.

Architecture Differences

The RTX 2080 uses the TU104 chip built on 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 Quadro M4000M uses the GM204 chip on Maxwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 28 nm process, also at TSMC. It has 5,200 million transistors on a 398 mm² die, with a density of 13.1M per mm².

The Turing architecture in the RTX 2080 introduces hardware features that the Maxwell-based Quadro lacks entirely. The RTX 2080 has 46 RT cores and 368 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based tensor operations. The Quadro M4000M has no RT cores and no tensor cores, as these did not exist in the Maxwell generation. This is a fundamental architectural difference: the RTX 2080 is designed for ray tracing and deep learning workloads, while the Quadro M4000M is limited to traditional rasterization and compute.

The process node difference is also significant. The 12 nm process allows the RTX 2080 to pack more than twice the transistors into a die that is only 37% larger by area. The 28 nm node on the Quadro is an older generation, which explains its lower density and higher relative power consumption per transistor. The RTX 2080's newer process also enables higher clock speeds: 1515 MHz base and 1710 MHz boost, versus 975 MHz base and 1013 MHz boost for the Quadro.

Specification Differences

The RTX 2080 has 2,944 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The Quadro M4000M has 1,280 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RTX 2080 more than doubles the shader and texture unit counts while matching the ROP count.

Memory is another major differentiator. The RTX 2080 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The Quadro M4000M has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, with 160.4 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 1253 MHz (5 Gbps effective). The RTX 2080 has 2.8 times the memory bandwidth and double the capacity.

Compute rates reflect the same pattern. The RTX 2080 delivers 10.07 TFLOPS FP32 and 20.14 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio). The Quadro M4000M delivers 2.593 TFLOPS FP32 and has no FP16 capability listed. Pixel rate for the RTX 2080 is 109.4 GPixel/s versus 64.83 GPixel/s for the Quadro. Texture rate is 314.6 GTexel/s versus 81.04 GTexel/s.

Power and physical specs differ sharply. The RTX 2080 has a 215 W TDP, is dual-slot, requires a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector, and suggests a 550 W PSU. The Quadro M4000M has a 100 W TDP, is an MXM module, requires no power connectors, and has no suggested PSU. The RTX 2080 measures 267 mm in length, 116 mm in height, and 35 mm in width; the Quadro has no recorded dimensions.

API support also differs. The RTX 2080 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Quadro supports DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 2080's display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C; the Quadro's outputs are portable-device dependent.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 has an average benchmark score of 22,895, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M has an average of 20,480. The RTX 2080 sits at the 68th percentile of all GPUs, the Quadro at the 65th.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the Geekbench Vulkan test?

A: The RTX 2080 scores 107,797 in Geekbench Vulkan versus 20,971 for the Quadro M4000M, a delta of 414% in favor of the RTX 2080.

Q: Does the Quadro M4000M support ray tracing or tensor cores?

A: No, the Quadro M4000M has no RT cores and no tensor cores. The RTX 2080 has 46 RT cores and 368 tensor cores.

Q: What are the memory capacities and bandwidths of each card?

A: The RTX 2080 has 8 GB of GDDR6 with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Quadro M4000M has 4 GB of GDDR5 with 160.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has a higher TDP and what are the physical requirements?

A: The RTX 2080 has a 215 W TDP, is dual-slot, and requires a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector. The Quadro M4000M has a 100 W TDP, is an MXM module, and requires no power connectors.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the Quadro M4000M wins?

A: No, the Quadro M4000M wins zero benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison. The RTX 2080 wins both recorded tests.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by margins of 356.8% in OpenCL and 414% in Vulkan. Every recorded benchmark favors the RTX 2080, and its architectural advantages, including RT cores, tensor cores, a newer process node, and higher memory bandwidth, are decisive.

The RTX 2080 is the correct choice for any user prioritizing raw compute performance, modern API support, and high-resolution gaming or rendering workloads. Its 10.07 TFLOPS FP32 and 20.14 TFLOPS FP16 throughput, combined with 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, make it suitable for demanding applications.

The Quadro M4000M, however, serves a different purpose. As a mobile workstation GPU with a 100 W TDP, MXM form factor, and no power connectors, it is designed for portable systems where the RTX 2080's dual-slot, 215 W desktop design is physically impossible. The Quadro's 65th percentile standing and 20,480 average score are respectable for its class, but the RTX 2080 remains the superior performer in every measured category.

Users with desktop workstations who need maximum compute should select the RTX 2080. Users requiring a mobile professional GPU in a laptop or compact workstation should consider the Quadro M4000M, accepting its substantial performance deficit as a trade-off for portability. The benchmark data offers no scenario where the Quadro matches or exceeds the RTX 2080 in raw speed.