NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER vs NVIDIA RTX 500 Mobile Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER and the NVIDIA RTX 500 Mobile Ada Generation. The database lists a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score for the RTX 5080 SUPER at 3075 points, while the RTX 500 Mobile Ada Generation has no benchmark entries. Without shared test results, a direct numerical comparison of performance is not possible from the available measurements.

The RTX 5080 SUPER's lone benchmark score places it in the 19th percentile among all GPUs in the database, indicating that a substantial majority of recorded GPUs score higher. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 with an average score of 3163, which is 2.8% higher, and the Intel Arc Pro B60 with an average score of 3182, which is 3.4% higher. Conversely, the RTX 5080 SUPER sits 3.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce 820A (average score 2983) and 3.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (average score 2967). These deltas suggest that, based on the single recorded test, the RTX 5080 SUPER clusters with mid-range mobile and workstation GPUs from earlier generations rather than occupying a top-tier position.

The RTX 500 Mobile Ada Generation holds a 50th percentile ranking, meaning it sits at the median of all GPUs in the database, yet it has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals. This combination of a median percentile with zero measured performance data makes its standing ambiguous; the percentile likely reflects its classification rather than any tested result. The absence of head-to-head entries and wins for either product (0 wins for each in the database) further confirms that no direct comparison has been recorded.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs represent distinct architectural generations and market segments. The RTX 5080 SUPER is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB203 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The RTX 500 Mobile Ada Generation uses the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip, also on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Both share the same foundry and process node, but their transistor counts diverge sharply: the RTX 5080 SUPER integrates 45,600 million transistors across a 378 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 120.6M per mm², while the RTX 500 Mobile packs 18,900 million transistors into a 159 mm² die, with a density of 118.9M per mm². The larger die and nearly 2.4 times the transistor count give the RTX 5080 SUPER a substantial resource advantage.

Core configurations differ by an order of magnitude. The RTX 5080 SUPER features 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, 112 raster output units, 84 ray tracing cores, and 336 tensor cores. The RTX 500 Mobile has 2,048 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 16 ray tracing cores, and 64 tensor cores. These figures translate into a 6.8x difference in FP32 throughput: 56.28 TFLOPS for the RTX 5080 SUPER versus 8.294 TFLOPS for the RTX 500 Mobile, with both delivering FP16 at a 1:1 ratio matching their FP32 rates.

Clock speeds also differ markedly. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, while the RTX 500 Mobile operates at a base of 1485 MHz and a boost of 2025 MHz. Memory subsystems are equally disparate: the RTX 5080 SUPER uses 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus with 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth and a 2000 MHz memory clock (32 Gbps effective), while the RTX 500 Mobile uses 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus with 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth and a 2000 MHz memory clock (16 Gbps effective). The RTX 5080 SUPER delivers 8 times the memory capacity and exactly 8 times the bandwidth.

Pixel and texture rates show similar gaps. The RTX 5080 SUPER achieves 293.1 GPixel/s and 879.3 GTexel/s, versus 64.80 GPixel/s and 129.6 GTexel/s for the RTX 500 Mobile. Power envelopes reflect their intended form factors: the RTX 5080 SUPER is rated at 415 W with a dual-slot design and a single 16-pin power connector, while the RTX 500 Mobile is an integrated GPU (IGP) with no power connector and a 35 W TDP. The RTX 5080 SUPER connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, whereas the RTX 500 Mobile uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs also differ: the RTX 5080 SUPER offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the RTX 500 Mobile's outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent." Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher transistor count?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER integrates 45,600 million transistors, while the RTX 500 Mobile Ada Generation has 18,900 million, a difference of roughly 2.4 times.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER provides 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth from 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, whereas the RTX 500 Mobile provides 128.0 GB/s from 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, exactly 8 times less.

Q: What is the FP32 compute difference?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER reaches 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32, while the RTX 500 Mobile reaches 8.294 TFLOPS, making the RTX 5080 SUPER approximately 6.8 times faster in raw shader throughput.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

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

Q: What are the power requirements of each?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has a 415 W TDP with a dual-slot cooler and a 16-pin power connector, while the RTX 500 Mobile has a 35 W TDP and is an integrated GPU with no power connector.

Q: Which GPU holds a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The RTX 500 Mobile Ada Generation is at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, while the RTX 5080 SUPER is at the 19th percentile, though the RTX 500 Mobile has no recorded benchmark scores to substantiate its ranking.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two GPUs into different performance and power classes. The RTX 5080 SUPER dominates on every measurable compute and memory metric: its 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 is roughly 6.8 times that of the RTX 500 Mobile's 8.294 TFLOPS, its 1.02 TB/s bandwidth is 8 times the 128.0 GB/s of the RTX 500 Mobile, and its 24 GB memory capacity is 6 times the 4 GB on the mobile part. The RTX 5080 SUPER also carries 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores versus 16 and 64, respectively, giving it a clear advantage in RT and AI workloads. Its 415 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a desktop-class component, whereas the RTX 500 Mobile's 35 W TDP and IGP form factor target low-power laptops.

The benchmark record, however, complicates the picture. The RTX 5080 SUPER's single 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075 places it in the 19th percentile, with its nearest rivals being older or lower-tier GPUs like the Quadro P1000 and GeForce 820A. The RTX 500 Mobile has no benchmark scores at all, so its 50th percentile ranking cannot be verified against actual performance. For a user choosing strictly on recorded data, the RTX 5080 SUPER offers far superior specifications, but its measured result in this database does not reflect that advantage. The RTX 500 Mobile's lack of any test data means the database cannot confirm its performance level, making the RTX 5080 SUPER the only option with a concrete score, despite that score being modest relative to the full GPU population.

Specification Differences

| Specification | RTX 5080 SUPER | RTX 500 Mobile Ada Generation |

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

| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |

| Chip | GB203 | AD107 |

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

| Die Size | 378 mm² | 159 mm² |

| Base Clock | 2295 MHz | 1485 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2617 MHz | 2025 MHz |

| Memory Size | 24 GB | 4 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus | 256 bit | 64 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 1.02 TB/s | 128.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 10752 | 2048 |

| TMUs | 336 | 64 |

| ROPs | 112 | 32 |

| RT Cores | 84 | 16 |

| Tensor Cores | 336 | 64 |

| Pixel Rate | 293.1 GPixel/s | 64.80 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 879.3 GTexel/s | 129.6 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 56.28 TFLOPS | 8.294 TFLOPS |

| 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 |

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5080 SUPER wins in every category where numerical data exists. Its FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS is 6.8 times higher, making it the clear choice for compute-heavy rendering, ray tracing, and tensor operations. Its 24 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.02 TB/s bandwidth supports large datasets and high-resolution textures, while the 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for real-time ray tracing and AI inference. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface offers twice the lane width and a newer generation compared to the RTX 500 Mobile's PCIe 4.0 x8, reducing data transfer bottlenecks. Its 112 ROPs and 336 TMUs deliver 293.1 GPixel/s and 879.3 GTexel/s, respectively, which are 4.5 and 6.8 times the mobile part's rates. The RTX 5080 SUPER also supports multiple display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b), whereas the RTX 500 Mobile's outputs depend on the portable device.

The RTX 500 Mobile Ada Generation has no recorded wins in the database. Its advantages are structural rather than performance-based: a 35 W TDP with no power connector makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops, and its IGP form factor eliminates the need for a discrete cooler. Its 50th percentile ranking, while unsupported by benchmark scores, suggests it sits at the median of the database's GPU population, possibly reflecting its efficiency class. The RTX 500 Mobile also has a predecessor (Ampere-MW) and successor (Blackwell-MW), indicating an established product cycle, whereas the RTX 5080 SUPER lists no predecessor or successor. For workloads requiring minimal power draw and integrated packaging, the RTX 500 Mobile is the only option that fits, but the RTX 5080 SUPER is superior across all measured performance dimensions.