NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark entries for these two cards, and the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This makes a direct numerical comparison of performance largely one-sided. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, by contrast, has a full set of benchmark results across multiple test suites, allowing for a detailed assessment of its standing against other GPUs in the database.

The RTX 4080 SUPER delivers an average benchmark score of 54,209 across all recorded tests. Its nearest rival in the database is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which posts an average score of 54,247. The delta between the two is only -0.1%, meaning the SUPER is essentially tied with the non-SUPER variant in overall performance. The data indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the database, placing it well within the high-performance tier.

In specific tests, the RTX 4080 SUPER shows considerable strength. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it records a score of 6,600. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 219,065, and its Geekbench Vulkan score reaches 260,075. The PassMark G3D score is 34,245, while the PassMark GPU Compute score is 19,822. These are substantial results for a consumer-oriented graphics card.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the RTX 4080 SUPER, the data shows a tight cluster. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X posts an average score of 54,828, which is 1.1% higher than the 4080 SUPER. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, a 2.7% advantage. The AMD Radeon 8060S records 55,757, which is 2.8% ahead. These deltas indicate that the 4080 SUPER is competitive but slightly behind a few AMD workstation and integrated options in aggregate scoring, despite its high percentile ranking.

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile against all GPUs is 50, which is a neutral placeholder rather than a measured result. The database therefore provides no performance evidence for the server card, and any comparison between the two must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured outcomes.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the only card of the two with measurable performance. Its 86th percentile ranking and average score of 54,209 confirm that it is a high-performing GPU, essentially matching the RTX 4080 and trailing only slightly behind several AMD competitors. For any workload that relies on the benchmark categories captured in the database, the 4080 SUPER has demonstrated capability.

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server, on the other hand, has zero benchmark entries and an average score of zero. The database contains no evidence of its performance, no rival comparisons, and no percentile data beyond the default 50th percentile placeholder. This absence of data means the server card cannot be evaluated on measured grounds.

For users choosing between these two, the data points to the RTX 4080 SUPER as the only option with verified performance results. The server card may serve a different purpose, but the database does not support any performance claims for it. The 4080 SUPER is also the only card with a recorded release date and production status: it was released in January 2024 and is now end-of-life. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server is listed as active with a release date in March 2026.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the RTX 4080 SUPER is the proven performer, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server remains an unmeasured entity in the database. Neither card has a launch MSRP listed that can be stated, as the 4080 SUPER has a launch MSRP of 999 USD and the server card has none, but pricing is not part of this analysis.

FAQ

Q: Does the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists an empty benchmark array for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals.

Q: How does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER averages 54,209, while the RTX 4080 averages 54,247. The delta is -0.1%, indicating the two are statistically tied in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the database, a high ranking that reflects its strong benchmark results.

Q: Which AMD cards outperform the RTX 4080 SUPER in average score?

A: Three AMD cards have higher average scores: the Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, +1.1%), the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, +2.7%), and the Radeon 8060S (55,757, +2.8%).

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is listed as end-of-life, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server is listed as active.

Q: What is the release date for each card?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER was released on January 30, 2024. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has a release date of March 16, 2026.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every major specification category, though they share the same process node, foundry, and API support.

The RTX 4080 SUPER uses the AD103 chip based on Ada Lovelace architecture, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server uses the GB203 chip based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The 4080 SUPER belongs to the GeForce 40 generation; the server card belongs to the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation.

Transistor counts are nearly identical: 45,900 million for the 4080 SUPER versus 45,600 million for the server card. Die sizes are also close, at 379 mm² and 378 mm² respectively, yielding densities of 121.1M per mm² and 120.6M per mm².

Clock speeds differ significantly. The 4080 SUPER has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has a much lower base clock of 1215 MHz and a boost clock of 2415 MHz. Memory clocks also differ: 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective) for the 4080 SUPER versus 1563 MHz (25 Gbps effective) for the server card.

Memory configuration is a major differentiator. The 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The server card has 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 800.3 GB/s. Both use a 256-bit bus, but the server card doubles capacity and uses a newer memory type.

Compute resources are similar but not identical. The 4080 SUPER has 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The server card has 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. Ray tracing cores number 80 versus 82, and tensor cores number 320 versus 328. Pixel rates are 285.6 GPixel/s for the 4080 SUPER and 270.5 GPixel/s for the server card. Texture rates are 816.0 GTexel/s versus 792.1 GTexel/s.

The FP32 and FP16 performance figures are 52.22 TFLOPS for the 4080 SUPER and 50.70 TFLOPS for the server card, both at a 1:1 ratio.

Power and physical specifications diverge sharply. The 4080 SUPER has a TDP of 320 W, a triple-slot width, a suggested PSU of 700 W, and dimensions of 310 mm by 140 mm by 61 mm. The server card has a TDP of 165 W, a single-slot width, a suggested PSU of 450 W, and dimensions of 267 mm by 111 mm by 40 mm. Both use a single 16-pin power connector.

Bus interfaces differ: the 4080 SUPER uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the server card uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs also differ: the 4080 SUPER has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the server card has no display outputs.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two cards is substantial, reflecting their different design goals.

The RTX 4080 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace, a consumer-oriented architecture from the GeForce 40 series. Its predecessor in the database is the GeForce 30 series, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series. It uses the AD103 chip, which is a large dual-use die shared across multiple GeForce models.

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server is built on Blackwell 2.0, a server-focused architecture. Its predecessor is listed as Server Hopper, and its successor is Server Rubin. It uses the GB203 chip. The production status of the 4080 SUPER is end-of-life, while the server card is active.

Both are manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The API feature sets are identical.

The core configurations are close but not identical. The server card has slightly more shading units (10,496 versus 10,240), more TMUs (328 versus 320), more RT cores (82 versus 80), and more tensor cores (328 versus 320). Both have 112 ROPs.

The memory architecture represents a generational shift. The 4080 SUPER uses GDDR6X, while the server card uses GDDR7. Both are on a 256-bit bus, but the server card has double the capacity (32 GB versus 16 GB) and higher bandwidth (800.3 GB/s versus 736.3 GB/s).

Clock behavior is a notable difference. The 4080 SUPER has a high base clock of 2295 MHz, while the server card has a base clock of 1215 MHz. This suggests the server card is designed for sustained, lower-frequency operation, likely for data center environments where power efficiency is prioritized. The server card's TDP of 165 W is roughly half the 4080 SUPER's 320 W, confirming this efficiency focus.

The server card also features a single-slot design and no display outputs, which indicates a headless compute-oriented role. The 4080 SUPER is a triple-slot consumer card with full display connectivity. The PCIe 5.0 interface on the server card versus PCIe 4.0 on the 4080 SUPER further distinguishes the server card's data center orientation.

The transistor density is nearly identical (121.1M per mm² versus 120.6M per mm²), meaning the architectural differences come from design choices rather than fundamental manufacturing changes. The server card's lower clocks and lower power draw, combined with double the memory and newer memory technology, point to a card optimized for throughput per watt in server workloads, while the 4080 SUPER is optimized for raw consumer performance.