NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER vs NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the benchmark score of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER?

A: The recorded data shows a single benchmark result: a score of 3075 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This places the GPU at the 19th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The database lists four adjacent rivals. The RTX 5080 SUPER 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 are the memory specifications of each GPU?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER uses 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the core clock speeds?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 has a base clock of 930 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has a TDP of 415 W and uses a single 16-pin power connector in a dual-slot form factor. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 has a TDP of 150 W, uses no power connectors, and is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) form factor.

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER delivers 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 delivers 32.69 TFLOPS. Both achieve a 1:1 ratio for FP16.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5080 SUPER wins decisively in raw compute and memory bandwidth. Its FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS is 72.2% higher than the 32.69 TFLOPS of the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2. The texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s versus 510.7 GTexel/s represents a 72.2% advantage, and the pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s versus 188.2 GPixel/s is a 55.7% lead. Memory bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s versus 576.0 GB/s gives the RTX 5080 SUPER a 77.1% advantage, which is relevant for high-resolution rendering and large data sets.

The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 wins in power efficiency and integration. With a TDP of 150 W compared to 415 W, the embedded part consumes 63.9% less power. It requires no external power connectors and comes in an IGP form factor, meaning it is designed to be mounted directly onto a board rather than into a slot. The RTX 5080 SUPER is a dual-slot card with a 16-pin connector, targeting desktop workstations. The embedded part also has a smaller physical footprint, as it has no published dimensions, whereas the RTX 5080 SUPER measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 also has a higher transistor density at 121.1M per mm², compared to 120.6M per mm² for the RTX 5080 SUPER, though this difference is minimal. The embedded part belongs to a different generation lineage: its predecessor is Ampere-MW and its successor is Blackwell-MW, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has no listed predecessor or successor. The release dates differ substantially, with the embedded part launching in March 2023 and the RTX 5080 SUPER launching in December 2025.

Architecture Differences

The RTX 5080 SUPER uses the GB203 chip built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 uses the AD103 chip built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Both are fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, with transistor counts of 45,600 million and 45,900 million respectively, a difference of 0.7%. Die sizes are 378 mm² and 379 mm², nearly identical.

The Blackwell 2.0 architecture in the RTX 5080 SUPER features 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores. The Ada Lovelace architecture in the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 has 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. This gives the RTX 5080 SUPER 10.5% more RT cores and 10.5% more tensor cores. The shading unit count is 10,752 versus 9,728, a 10.5% difference. Texture mapping units number 336 versus 304, also a 10.5% difference. Both GPUs have 112 ROPs.

The RTX 5080 SUPER uses GDDR7 memory with an effective speed of 32 Gbps, while the RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 uses GDDR6 with an effective speed of 18 Gbps. Both use a 256-bit memory bus. The memory clock for the RTX 5080 SUPER is 2000 MHz, and for the embedded part it is 2250 MHz.

The RTX 5080 SUPER is part of the GeForce 50-series and the GeForce 50 generation. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 is listed as part of the GeForce 50-series as well, but its generation is recorded as Ada-MW. Both support the same API set: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interface differs: the RTX 5080 SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the embedded part uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every measured specification. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a base clock of 2295 MHz versus 930 MHz, a 146.8% higher base. Boost clocks are 2617 MHz versus 1680 MHz, a 55.8% difference. Shading units are 10,752 versus 9,728. TMUs are 336 versus 304. RT cores are 84 versus 76. Tensor cores are 336 versus 304.

Memory capacity is 24 GB versus 16 GB, a 50% difference. Memory type is GDDR7 versus GDDR6. Effective memory speed is 32 Gbps versus 18 Gbps. Bandwidth is 1.02 TB/s versus 576.0 GB/s. Pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s versus 188.2 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s versus 510.7 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 compute are both 56.28 TFLOPS versus 32.69 TFLOPS.

Power draw is 415 W versus 150 W. Slot width is dual-slot versus IGP. Power connectors are 1x 16-pin versus none. Bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16 versus PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b versus portable device dependent. Dimensions are 304 mm by 137 mm by 40 mm versus no listed dimensions.

Release dates are December 2025 versus March 2023. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a launch MSRP of 999 USD, while the embedded part has no launch MSRP listed. Transistor counts are 45,600 million versus 45,900 million. Die sizes are 378 mm² versus 379 mm². Transistor densities are 120.6M per mm² versus 121.1M per mm².

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark section in the database contains no direct comparison entries, and the win counters show zero wins for each GPU. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a single recorded benchmark score of 3075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 19th percentile among all GPUs. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 has no recorded benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 0, though it sits at the 50th percentile overall.

The nearest rivals for the RTX 5080 SUPER provide context for its score. The Quadro P1000 scores 3163, which is 2.8% higher. The Intel Arc Pro B60 scores 3182, which is 3.4% higher. The GeForce 820A scores 2983, which is 3.1% lower. The GeForce GTX 860M scores 2967, which is 3.6% lower. These deltas show the RTX 5080 SUPER clustered within a narrow band around 3000 points, with the largest single margin being 3.6%.

Given the absence of head-to-head benchmark data, the specification comparison must serve as the primary analytical tool. The RTX 5080 SUPER leads in every performance-related specification. Its FP32 compute of 56.28 TFLOPS is 72.2% above the embedded part. Its texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s is 72.2% above. Its pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s is 55.7% above. Its memory bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s is 77.1% above. Its boost clock of 2617 MHz is 55.8% above the embedded part's 1680 MHz.

The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 counters with a 63.9% lower TDP, no external power requirement, and an IGP form factor that suits embedded and portable applications. Its transistor count is slightly higher at 45,900 million versus 45,600 million, and its die is marginally larger at 379 mm² versus 378 mm². The embedded part also carries a higher transistor density of 121.1M per mm² versus 120.6M per mm².

The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy, but the two products target different deployment scenarios. The RTX 5080 SUPER is a high-power desktop card with a 415 W TDP, a dual-slot cooler, and a PCIe 5.0 interface. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 is a 150 W integrated processor with no power connector, designed for portable or embedded systems where power and space are constrained. The absence of head-to-head benchmark results means the quantitative comparison rests entirely on the specification sheet and the RTX 5080 SUPER's single 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075.