NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER vs NVIDIA RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single recorded benchmark for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, where it scores 3075 points. This places the GPU at the 19th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation has no recorded benchmark scores, so a direct comparison on identical tests is not possible from the available data. However, the RTX 5080 SUPER's score can be interpreted against its nearest rivals to establish its performance tier.

The RTX 5080 SUPER trails the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 by 2.8% in average score, as the P1000 records 3163 points against the RTX 5080 SUPER's 3075. It also sits 3.4% behind the Intel Arc Pro B60, which scores 3182. Conversely, the RTX 5080 SUPER leads the NVIDIA GeForce 820A by 3.1% (2983 points) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M by 3.6% (2967 points). These delta values indicate that the RTX 5080 SUPER lands in a narrow competitive band, within roughly 3.5% of all four listed rivals, neither dominating nor being dominated by its immediate neighbors in the database ranking.

The RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation, with an empty benchmark array, cannot be placed on the same score scale. Its 50th percentile ranking across all GPUs reflects its positioning among mobile workstation parts, but no absolute score exists to compare against the RTX 5080 SUPER's 3075. The data therefore supports only a qualitative comparison for the mobile part, while the desktop card has a concrete measurement.

FAQ

Q: How does the RTX 5080 SUPER perform relative to its closest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER scores 3075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It is 2.8% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 (3163), 3.4% behind the Intel Arc Pro B60 (3182), 3.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 820A (2983), and 3.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (2967).

Q: What benchmark data exists for the RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation?

A: The database lists no benchmark scores for the RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: What is the RTX 5080 SUPER's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER sits at the 19th percentile among all GPUs in the database, based on its single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075.

Q: What is the RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation is at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, despite having no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: Which GPU has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER delivers 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. The RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation provides 192.0 GB/s with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5080 SUPER wins decisively in raw computational throughput. Its FP32 performance reaches 56.28 TFLOPS, while the RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation delivers 10.37 TFLOPS. The desktop card also leads substantially in texture and pixel processing: 879.3 GTexel/s versus 162.0 GTexel/s, and 293.1 GPixel/s versus 97.20 GPixel/s. These figures indicate the RTX 5080 SUPER is suited for high-resolution rendering and compute-heavy workloads, while the mobile part targets efficiency in constrained environments.

Memory capacity and bandwidth also favor the RTX 5080 SUPER. With 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit interface, it offers 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth, compared to the RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation's 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus at 192.0 GB/s. For large datasets or high-resolution textures, the desktop card holds a clear advantage.

The RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation wins on power efficiency and form factor. Its TDP is 35 W, and it uses an IGP slot width with no power connectors, making it suitable for portable devices. The RTX 5080 SUPER consumes 415 W and requires a dual-slot footprint with a single 16-pin connector. The mobile part's 5 nm process node matches the desktop card's node, but its smaller die (159 mm² versus 378 mm²) and lower transistor count (18,900 million versus 45,600 million) reflect a design focused on power-limited scenarios.

Specification Differences

| Specification | RTX 5080 SUPER | RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation |

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

| Chip | GB203 | AD107 |

| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |

| Generation | GeForce 50 | Ada-MW (x000A) |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 45,600 million | 18,900 million |

| Die Size | 378 mm² | 159 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 120.6M / mm² | 118.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2295 MHz | 1485 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2617 MHz | 2025 MHz |

| Memory Size | 24 GB | 6 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 96 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 1.02 TB/s | 192.0 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | 2000 MHz 32 Gbps effective | 2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective |

| Shading Units | 10752 | 2560 |

| TMUs | 336 | 80 |

| ROPs | 112 | 48 |

| RT Cores | 84 | 20 |

| Tensor Cores | 336 | 80 |

| Pixel Rate | 293.1 GPixel/s | 97.20 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 879.3 GTexel/s | 162.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 56.28 TFLOPS | 10.37 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1) | 10.37 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 415 W | 35 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

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

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

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

| Release Date | 2025-12-31 | 2024-02-25 |

| Launch MSRP | 999 USD | None |

Architecture Differences

The RTX 5080 SUPER uses the GB203 chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, while the RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation uses the AD107 chip on Ada Lovelace architecture. Both are fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, but the desktop chip packs 45,600 million transistors across a 378 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². The mobile chip contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, with a density of 118.9M per mm².

The RTX 5080 SUPER carries 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, compared to 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores on the mobile part. Shading units number 10752 versus 2560, and texture mapping units total 336 versus 80. The desktop GPU's memory subsystem uses GDDR7 with a 256-bit bus, while the mobile GPU uses GDDR6 with a 96-bit bus. Both support identical API feature sets, including DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation lists its predecessor as Ampere-MW and successor as Blackwell-MW, indicating its place in a mobile workstation lineage. The RTX 5080 SUPER has no predecessor or successor recorded. The desktop card connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, whereas the mobile part uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs differ sharply: the RTX 5080 SUPER offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the mobile GPU's outputs are listed as portable device dependent.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear split by use case. The RTX 5080 SUPER is the choice for desktop workloads demanding maximum throughput, large memory capacity, and high bandwidth. Its 56.28 TFLOPS FP32, 24 GB GDDR7, and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth place it far ahead of the mobile part in every computational metric. The single benchmark score of 3075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, at the 19th percentile, shows it competes within a tight band around the Quadro P1000 and Arc Pro B60, while leading the GeForce 820A and GTX 860M by small margins. Its 415 W TDP and dual-slot form factor require a desktop chassis with appropriate power delivery.

The RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation suits portable or embedded systems where power draw is critical. Its 35 W TDP, IGP slot width, and lack of power connectors make it adaptable to devices with strict thermal and electrical limits. With 10.37 TFLOPS FP32 and 6 GB GDDR6, it provides modest compute capability for mobile workstations, and its 50th percentile ranking indicates mid-tier placement among all GPUs, though no absolute benchmark score is recorded. The 5 nm process and Ada Lovelace architecture deliver efficiency, but the raw performance gap is substantial.

Users prioritizing raw rendering speed, large model fitting, or high-bandwidth data processing should select the RTX 5080 SUPER. Users requiring a low-power GPU for portable devices with no external power should select the RTX 1000 Mobile Ada Generation. The data does not support a single winner across all contexts; the two parts serve distinct hardware environments.