NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER vs NVIDIA Quadro 2000 Comparison

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER occupy entirely different eras of graphics hardware. The data in the database shows a clear generational divide, with the RTX 5080 SUPER operating at a fundamentally higher performance tier, despite both cards showing relatively low overall percentile rankings in their respective benchmark pools. Analysis of the recorded measurements indicates that the RTX 5080 SUPER is the definitive choice for any modern workload, while the Quadro 2000 represents a legacy solution with specific historical relevance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct comparison between these two cards is complicated by the fact that the database records no shared benchmark tests between them. The Quadro 2000 has a single recorded entry in Geekbench OpenCL, where it achieved a score of 3898. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a single recorded entry in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it achieved a score of 3075. These tests measure different aspects of performance, so a direct numerical comparison is not possible. However, the broader data provides context.

The Quadro 2000's Geekbench OpenCL score of 3898 places it in the 23rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon R5 Graphics with an average score of 3883, which is a delta of 0.4 percent, the NVIDIA Quadro K2000D with an average score of 3919 and a delta of -0.5 percent, the NVIDIA Quadro 2000D with an average score of 3930 and a delta of -0.8 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M with an average score of 3953 and a delta of -1.4 percent. This places the Quadro 2000 in a tight cluster of low-to-mid-range historical hardware, where performance differences among rivals are negligible. It is effectively tied with its closest competitors, with the data showing less than a 1.5 percent difference in either direction.

The RTX 5080 SUPER's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075 places it in the 19th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with an average score of 3163 and a delta of -2.8 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce 820A with an average score of 2983 and a delta of 3.1 percent, the Intel Arc Pro B60 with an average score of 3182 and a delta of -3.4 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M with an average score of 2967 and a delta of 3.6 percent. Similar to the Quadro 2000, the RTX 5080 SUPER's score is closely matched with its listed rivals, all within a 3.6 percent range. The benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5080 SUPER is 3.1 percent faster than the GeForce 820A and 3.6 percent faster than the GTX 860M in this specific test. Conversely, it trails the Quadro P1000 by 2.8 percent and the Arc Pro B60 by 3.4 percent.

The lack of a common benchmark means the recorded data cannot show a direct head-to-head victory for either card. The win count in the database is zero for both. The performance story is therefore told by the architectural and specification differences, which are substantial.

Architecture Differences

The two cards are built on architectures that are generations apart. The Quadro 2000 is based on the Fermi architecture, specifically the GF106 chip, and belongs to the Quadro Fermi (x000) generation. It was manufactured on a 40 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 1,170 million on a die size of 238 mm². This results in a transistor density of 4.9M per mm².

In contrast, the RTX 5080 SUPER is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB203 chip, and belongs to the GeForce 50 series. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, packing 45,600 million transistors into a 378 mm² die. This yields a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². The data shows a massive leap in manufacturing technology and complexity, with the RTX 5080 SUPER having roughly 39 times more transistors.

The core configurations reflect this divide. The Quadro 2000 has 192 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output pipelines. It has no dedicated ray tracing or tensor cores. The RTX 5080 SUPER has 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. Critically, it also includes 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores, enabling features that did not exist in the Fermi generation. The shading unit count alone is 56 times higher on the newer card.

Memory architecture also differs profoundly. The Quadro 2000 uses 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 41.60 GB/s. Its memory clock is 650 MHz, or 2.6 Gbps effective. The RTX 5080 SUPER uses 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth, with a memory clock of 2000 MHz, or 32 Gbps effective. The bandwidth advantage is roughly 24.5 times in favor of the RTX 5080 SUPER.

Clock speeds and resulting compute rates are not comparable. The Quadro 2000 has no recorded base or boost clock, but its pixel rate is 5.000 GPixel/s, its texture rate is 20.00 GTexel/s, and its FP32 performance is 480.0 GFLOPS. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. Its pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s, its texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s, and its FP32 performance is 56.28 TFLOPS. The RTX 5080 SUPER also has FP16 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, a capability the Quadro 2000 does not list. The interface also differs, with the older card using PCIe 2.0 x16 and the newer card using PCIe 5.0 x16.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is extreme, driven entirely by the capabilities listed in the database. The Quadro 2000 wins only in scenarios where its specific legacy features are required. Its single-slot design, 62 W TDP, and lack of power connectors make it a low-power, space-saving option. Its display outputs are 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort, which are outdated but may be relevant for specific legacy display setups. The data shows it supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6, but has no Vulkan support. Its production status is end-of-life, and its release date is recorded as December 2010.

The RTX 5080 SUPER wins in every modern performance category. Its 24 GB of GDDR7 memory allows for large datasets and high-resolution textures. The 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-driven features like DLSS, which are absent on the Quadro 2000. Its DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 support make it compatible with current and future game engines. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting modern high-bandwidth displays. The FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS is several orders of magnitude higher than the Quadro 2000's 480.0 GFLOPS, making it suitable for compute-heavy tasks like rendering, simulation, and machine learning inference.

FAQ

Q: Which card has more memory?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory, while the Quadro 2000 has 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each card?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s, whereas the Quadro 2000 has a bandwidth of 41.60 GB/s.

Q: Do both cards support ray tracing?

A: No. The RTX 5080 SUPER includes 84 dedicated ray tracing cores. The Quadro 2000 has no ray tracing cores listed in the database.

Q: What is the difference in FP32 performance?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER delivers 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the Quadro 2000 delivers 480.0 GFLOPS.

Q: Which card has a newer PCIe interface?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Quadro 2000 uses PCIe 2.0 x16.

Q: What are the production statuses of these cards?

A: The Quadro 2000 is listed as end-of-life, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is listed as active.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion for nearly all users: the GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is the superior product. Its architectural advantages are overwhelming. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a transistor count of 45,600 million compared to 1,170 million, a shading unit count of 10,752 compared to 192, and a memory bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s compared to 41.60 GB/s. For any workload involving modern gaming, 3D rendering, AI acceleration, or high-resolution video, the RTX 5080 SUPER is the only viable choice. Its support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 ensures compatibility with current software. The FP32 compute rate of 56.28 TFLOPS is in a different performance class entirely.

The Quadro 2000 is only relevant for a niche use case: legacy systems that require its specific display outputs (1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort), its single-slot form factor, and its low power draw of 62 W. Its end-of-life status and launch MSRP of 599 USD are historical data points. The Quadro 2000's launch MSRP was 599 USD. For any new purchase or modern application, the data strongly favors the RTX 5080 SUPER, which has a launch MSRP of 999 USD. The benchmark percentiles are similar, 23rd for the Quadro and 19th for the RTX 5080 SUPER, but this is misleading due to the different test pools. The performance gap implied by the specifications is enormous. The verdict is clear: the RTX 5080 SUPER wins on every modern performance metric.

Specification Differences

The following is a list of specification fields where the two cards differ, according to the recorded data.

• Series: The Quadro 2000 has no listed series, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is in the GeForce 50-series.
• Chip: The Quadro 2000 uses the GF106 chip, while the RTX 5080 SUPER uses the GB203 chip.
• Architecture: The Quadro 2000 is based on Fermi, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is based on Blackwell 2.0.
• Generation: The Quadro 2000 is from the Quadro Fermi (x000) generation, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is from the GeForce 50 generation.
• Process Node: The Quadro 2000 uses a 40 nm process, while the RTX 5080 SUPER uses a 5 nm process.
• Transistors: The Quadro 2000 has 1,170 million transistors, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 45,600 million.
• Die Size: The Quadro 2000 has a die size of 238 mm², while the RTX 5080 SUPER has a die size of 378 mm².
• Transistor Density: The Quadro 2000 has a density of 4.9M / mm², while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 120.6M / mm².
• Base Clock: The Quadro 2000 has no base clock listed, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has a base clock of 2295 MHz.
• Boost Clock: The Quadro 2000 has no boost clock listed, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has a boost clock of 2617 MHz.
• Memory Clock: The Quadro 2000 has a memory clock of 650 MHz (2.6 Gbps effective), while the RTX 5080 SUPER has a memory clock of 2000 MHz (32 Gbps effective).
• Memory Size: The Quadro 2000 has 1024 MB, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 24 GB.
• Memory Type: The Quadro 2000 uses GDDR5, while the RTX 5080 SUPER uses GDDR7.
• Memory Bus Width: The Quadro 2000 has a 128-bit bus, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has a 256-bit bus.
• Memory Bandwidth: The Quadro 2000 has 41.60 GB/s, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 1.02 TB/s.
• Shading Units: The Quadro 2000 has 192, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 10,752.
• TMUs: The Quadro 2000 has 32, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 336.
• ROPs: The Quadro 2000 has 16, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 112.
• RT Cores: The Quadro 2000 has none listed, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 84.
• Tensor Cores: The Quadro 2000 has none listed, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 336.
• Pixel Rate: The Quadro 2000 has 5.000 GPixel/s, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 293.1 GPixel/s.
• Texture Rate: The Quadro 2000 has 20.00 GTexel/s, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 879.3 GTexel/s.
• FP32: The Quadro 2000 has 480.0 GFLOPS, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 56.28 TFLOPS.
• FP16: The Quadro 2000 has none listed, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1).
• TDP: The Quadro 2000 has a TDP of 62 W, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has a TDP of 415 W.
• Slot Width: The Quadro 2000 is single-slot, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is dual-slot.
• Power Connectors: The Quadro 2000 has none, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 1x 16-pin.
• Suggested PSU: The Quadro 2000 has a suggested PSU of 250 W, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has none listed.
• Bus Interface: The Quadro 2000 uses PCIe 2.0 x16, while the RTX 5080 SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16.
• Display Outputs: The Quadro 2000 has 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.
• DirectX Support: The Quadro 2000 supports DirectX 12 (11_0), while the RTX 5080 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).
• Vulkan Support: The Quadro 2000 has none listed, while the RTX 5080 SUPER supports Vulkan 1.4.
• Dimensions: The Quadro 2000 is 178 mm (7 inches) long and 111 mm (4.4 inches) high. The RTX 5080 SUPER is 304 mm (12 inches) long, 137 mm (5.4 inches) high, and 40 mm (1.6 inches) wide.
• Production Status: The Quadro 2000 is end-of-life, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is active.
• Release Date: The Quadro 2000 was released in December 2010, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is dated December 2025.
• Predecessor: The Quadro 2000's predecessor is the Quadro FX Tesla, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has none listed.
• Successor: The Quadro 2000's successor is the Quadro Kepler, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has none listed.
• Launch MSRP: The Quadro 2000 had a launch MSRP of 599 USD, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has a launch MSRP of 999 USD.