GPU Comparison

The NVIDIA Quadro 2000M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER represent two extremes of the graphics hardware timeline, separated by over a decade of architectural evolution. The data places the Quadro 2000M as a legacy mobile workstation part from the Fermi era, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is a current-generation desktop flagship based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Their benchmark scores and specifications show a generational gulf that defines their respective roles in the market.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are not available in the dataset, as the two GPUs were tested under different benchmark suites. The Quadro 2000M was evaluated using Geekbench OpenCL, scoring 3434 points, while the RTX 5080 SUPER was tested with 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, scoring 3075 points. These tests measure different workloads, so a direct numerical comparison is not meaningful. However, the percentile rankings offer a striking insight: the Quadro 2000M sits at the 21st percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX 5080 SUPER sits at the 19th percentile. This near-identical percentile placement is counterintuitive given the massive specification differences, but it reflects the fact that the RTX 5080 SUPER is benchmarked against a much larger and more modern field of competitors.

Looking at the nearest rivals for each card provides context for their relative standing. The Quadro 2000M's closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 740, which scores 3431, a mere 0.1% difference. This indicates the Quadro 2000M performs at a level comparable to a low-end desktop GPU from the same era. The RTX 5080 SUPER's nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro B60, scoring 3182, which is 3.4% higher than the RTX 5080 SUPER's score. The RTX 5080 SUPER also trails the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 by 2.8% (3163 vs 3075) but leads the NVIDIA GeForce 820A by 3.1% (2983) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M by 3.6% (2967). These deltas suggest that despite its modern architecture, the RTX 5080 SUPER's benchmark result places it in a surprisingly modest performance tier relative to its contemporary peers.

Where Each One Wins

The Quadro 2000M demonstrates its strengths in specific legacy workloads. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 3434 places it ahead of the Intel HD Graphics P4600 by 1.3% and the Intel HD Graphics 530 by 3.1%. These wins indicate the Quadro 2000M retains a slight edge over integrated graphics solutions from the same period, which is notable for a mobile workstation card from 2011. The Quadro 2000M also outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce 920MX by 2.7% in this test, showing it can hold its own against some later low-end mobile parts in compute tasks.

The RTX 5080 SUPER wins in nearly every other measurable category, though its benchmark results tell a more nuanced story. Its nearest rival deltas show it beating the NVIDIA GeForce 820A by 3.1% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M by 3.6% in the 3DMark Steel Nomad test. These are older mobile gaming GPUs, so the RTX 5080 SUPER's advantage is expected. However, the losses to the Intel Arc Pro B60 and NVIDIA Quadro P1000 suggest the RTX 5080 SUPER may not be optimized for the specific DX12 workload being tested, or that its drivers are still maturing. The RTX 5080 SUPER's architectural advantages, 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, clearly outclass the Quadro 2000M's 192 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, but the benchmark data shows raw specification superiority does not always translate to benchmark dominance in every test.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is immense. The Quadro 2000M uses the GF106 chip built on TSMC's 40 nm process, while the RTX 5080 SUPER uses the GB203 chip on a 5 nm process. Transistor counts tell the story: the Quadro 2000M packs 1,170 million transistors into a 238 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 4.9 million per mm². The RTX 5080 SUPER contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, achieving a density of 120.6 million per mm². This represents a density improvement of over 24 times, driven by the process node shrink and architectural advancements.

The memory subsystems could not be more different. The Quadro 2000M uses 2 GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 28.80 GB/s of bandwidth at 1800 Mbps effective. The RTX 5080 SUPER uses 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth at 32 Gbps effective. This is a bandwidth increase of more than 35 times, which is critical for modern high-resolution textures and compute workloads. Clock speeds also differ dramatically: the RTX 5080 SUPER runs at a 2295 MHz base clock and 2617 MHz boost, while the Quadro 2000M's core clocks are not listed, though its memory clock is 900 MHz base.

Feature support highlights the generational leap. The RTX 5080 SUPER includes 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, enabling hardware ray tracing and AI acceleration, features entirely absent from the Quadro 2000M. The RTX 5080 SUPER also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the Quadro 2000M only supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and has no Vulkan support. Both support OpenGL 4.6. The RTX 5080 SUPER's FP32 compute is listed at 56.28 TFLOPS, while the Quadro 2000M manages 422.4 GFLOPS, a 133x difference. The RTX 5080 SUPER also offers FP16 performance at 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), while the Quadro 2000M has no listed FP16 capability.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher transistor density?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has a transistor density of 120.6M per mm² on a 5 nm process, compared to the Quadro 2000M's 4.9M per mm² on a 40 nm process.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth differences?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER delivers 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth from 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, while the Quadro 2000M offers 28.80 GB/s from 2 GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Does the Quadro 2000M support ray tracing?

A: No, the Quadro 2000M has no RT cores listed. The RTX 5080 SUPER includes 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads.

Q: How do their benchmark percentiles compare?

A: The Quadro 2000M is at the 21st percentile of all GPUs with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 3434, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is at the 19th percentile with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075.

Q: What is the release date gap between these cards?

A: The Quadro 2000M was released on January 12, 2011, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is dated December 31, 2025, representing nearly 15 years of separation.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has 10752 shading units, compared to the Quadro 2000M's 192 shading units, a 56x difference in raw shader count.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the RTX 5080 SUPER is the superior GPU in nearly every architectural and specification category. Its 5 nm process, 45,600 million transistors, 24 GB GDDR7 memory, 1.02 TB/s bandwidth, 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute, and dedicated RT and tensor cores make it an overwhelmingly more capable piece of hardware. The RTX 5080 SUPER also supports modern APIs including DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which the Quadro 2000M cannot match.

However, the benchmark percentiles tell a curious story. Both GPUs sit near the 20th percentile, suggesting that when compared to their respective contemporaries, neither is a top-tier performer within its own era. The Quadro 2000M's 21st percentile placement among all GPUs is expected for a mobile workstation part from 2011. The RTX 5080 SUPER's 19th percentile placement is more surprising given its specifications, but its benchmark losses to the Intel Arc Pro B60 and NVIDIA Quadro P1000 suggest that the 3DMark Steel Nomad test may not be a favorable workload, or that the card's drivers are not yet fully optimized.

For users, the choice depends on context. The Quadro 2000M is an end-of-life product suited only for legacy systems or compatibility testing with older software. The RTX 5080 SUPER is an active product designed for modern gaming, content creation, and compute workloads, with a launch MSRP of 999 USD. The RTX 5080 SUPER's 415 W TDP and dual-slot design require a substantial power supply and cooling solution, while the Quadro 2000M's 55 W TDP and MXM module form factor were designed for laptops. The RTX 5080 SUPER is the clear choice for anyone building a modern system, while the Quadro 2000M has no meaningful advantages outside of its low power draw and legacy compatibility.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Quadro 2000M | RTX 5080 SUPER |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | GF106 | GB203 |

| Architecture | Fermi | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 1,170 million | 45,600 million |

| Die Size | 238 mm² | 378 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 4.9M / mm² | 120.6M / mm² |

| Base Clock | null | 2295 MHz |

| Boost Clock | null | 2617 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 900 MHz / 1800 Mbps effective | 2000 MHz / 32 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 2 GB | 24 GB |

| Memory Type | DDR3 | GDDR7 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 28.80 GB/s | 1.02 TB/s |

| Shading Units | 192 | 10752 |

| TMUs | 32 | 336 |

| ROPs | 16 | 112 |

| RT Cores | null | 84 |

| Tensor Cores | null | 336 |

| Pixel Rate | 4.400 GPixel/s | 293.1 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 17.60 GTexel/s | 879.3 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 422.4 GFLOPS | 56.28 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | null | 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 55 W | 415 W |

| Slot Width | MXM Module | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |

| Bus Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1b 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |

| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |

| Vulkan | null | 1.4 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2011-01-12 | 2025-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | null | 999 USD |

| Dimensions | null | 304 mm x 137 mm x 40 mm |