NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two mobile GPUs into very different performance classes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 2690 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, while the RTX 4080 Max-Q has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct win count impossible; the RTX 5070 SUPER holds the only measured result, and the RTX 4080 Max-Q cannot claim a single win from the available measurements.

The RTX 5070 SUPER sits in the 18th percentile among all GPUs, which means roughly 82 percent of recorded graphics cards score higher. Its nearest rivals in the database are all much older or lower-tier parts: the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664 (1 percent slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 at 2662 (1.1 percent slower), the Intel Arc Pro B50 at 2660 (1.1 percent slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 at 2645 (1.7 percent slower). The RTX 5070 SUPER leads this small cluster by margins of 1 to 1.7 percent, which is a narrow but consistent advantage.

For the RTX 4080 Max-Q, the absence of benchmark entries means the database cannot assign it a percentile or rival list. Its theoretical specifications point to a low-power design, but without measured scores, any performance positioning remains qualitative. The RTX 5070 SUPER is the only one of the two with verifiable benchmark data, so it wins the only measurable category by default.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different NVIDIA families and use distinct chips. The RTX 4080 Max-Q is part of the GeForce 40-series, built on the AD104 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, and belongs to the GeForce 40 Mobile generation. The RTX 5070 SUPER is from the GeForce 50-series, uses the GB205 chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture, and belongs to the GeForce 50 generation.

Both are fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, but the transistor counts differ. The RTX 4080 Max-Q packs 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 121.8 million per mm². The RTX 5070 SUPER has 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, with a density of 118.3 million per mm². The older chip is physically larger and denser, yet the newer chip runs at much higher clock speeds.

Core counts also diverge. The RTX 4080 Max-Q has 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, 80 raster output units, 58 ray tracing cores, and 232 tensor cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER has fewer of each: 6400 shading units, 200 texture mapping units, 80 raster output units, 50 ray tracing cores, and 200 tensor cores. Despite fewer cores, the RTX 5070 SUPER achieves higher throughput because of its clocks. Its base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost of 2512 MHz, versus 795 MHz base and 1350 MHz boost on the RTX 4080 Max-Q.

Memory configurations differ substantially. The RTX 4080 Max-Q uses 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses 18 GB of GDDR7 on the same 192-bit bus, with memory at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) for 672.0 GB/s. That is 50 percent more capacity and 55.6 percent more bandwidth for the newer part.

Power and physical design show the largest gap. The RTX 4080 Max-Q is rated at 60 W TDP, uses an IGP slot width, has no power connectors, and is marked "Portable Device Dependent" for display outputs. The RTX 5070 SUPER is rated at 275 W TDP, occupies a dual-slot width, requires a single 16-pin power connector, and measures 245 mm by 115 mm by 40 mm. It uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the RTX 4080 Max-Q uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only benchmark result in the database is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score for the RTX 5070 SUPER, which recorded 2690 points. The RTX 4080 Max-Q has no entries in the benchmark list, so there are no direct head-to-head numbers to compare. The database shows zero wins for each GPU in head-to-head testing, reflecting the lack of paired measurements.

The RTX 5070 SUPER's nearest rivals provide context for its performance level. It beats the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M by 1 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 by 1.1 percent, the Intel Arc Pro B50 by 1.1 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 by 1.7 percent. These are all small margins, placing the RTX 5070 SUPER at the low end of the database's performance spectrum, despite its modern architecture and high specifications.

Looking at theoretical throughput, the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (1:1), while the RTX 4080 Max-Q delivers 20.04 TFLOPS for both. That is a 60.4 percent advantage in raw floating-point compute for the newer GPU. Pixel rate favors the RTX 5070 SUPER at 201.0 GPixel/s versus 108.0 GPixel/s, a 86.1 percent lead. Texture rate is 502.4 GTexel/s versus 313.2 GTexel/s, a 60.4 percent lead. Memory bandwidth is 672.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s, a 55.6 percent lead.

These specification gaps are large, but they do not translate into verified benchmark comparisons because the RTX 4080 Max-Q has no recorded scores. The RTX 5070 SUPER's measured 2690 points, however, look modest against its own theoretical output. The 18th percentile ranking confirms that raw specs do not guarantee high benchmark placement, likely due to the power envelope and thermal constraints of a mobile design.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split: the RTX 5070 SUPER is the only one of the two with measurable benchmark evidence, and it wins the single recorded test. Its 2690 average score, while low in the overall database (18th percentile), is still ahead of its immediate rivals by 1 to 1.7 percent. Anyone looking for a GPU with confirmed performance numbers should choose the RTX 5070 SUPER, as the RTX 4080 Max-Q offers no benchmark data to validate its capability.

The RTX 4080 Max-Q, however, serves a different role based on its specifications. With a 60 W TDP, no power connectors, and an IGP slot width, it is designed for thin, low-power portable devices. Its 5 nm process, 35,800 million transistors, and 20.04 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are respectable for such a constrained power budget, but the database cannot confirm how that translates into real-world scores.

The RTX 5070 SUPER is a dual-slot, 275 W part with a 16-pin connector, meaning it requires a larger chassis and proper cooling. Its 18 GB GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth give it a clear capacity and speed edge over the RTX 4080 Max-Q's 12 GB GDDR6 and 432.0 GB/s. For users who need confirmed performance and are willing to accommodate a bigger card, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the data-backed choice.

For users constrained by portability and power limits, the RTX 4080 Max-Q may still fit a niche, but its performance cannot be verified from the database. The verdict from the recorded measurements is unambiguous: the RTX 5070 SUPER is the only GPU of the two with a benchmark score, and it wins the comparison by default.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The RTX 4080 Max-Q has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It leads the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M by 1 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 by 1.1 percent, the Intel Arc Pro B50 by 1.1 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 by 1.7 percent.

Q: What are the memory differences between the two GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 Max-Q has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The RTX 4080 Max-Q has 7424 shading units, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units. The newer GPU also has fewer TMUs, RT cores, and tensor cores.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The RTX 4080 Max-Q is rated at 60 W TDP, while the RTX 5070 SUPER is rated at 275 W TDP. The RTX 4080 Max-Q uses no power connectors, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses a 1x 16-pin connector.

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS of FP32, compared to 20.04 TFLOPS for the RTX 4080 Max-Q. The RTX 5070 SUPER is also faster in pixel rate, texture rate, and memory bandwidth.