NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is a GeForce 50-series mobile GPU built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, succeeding the GeForce 40 Mobile series. It is manufactured on a 5 nm TSMC process with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The chip contains 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, 96 ROPs, 60 ray tracing cores, and 240 tensor cores. Memory consists of 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 975 MHz and a boost clock of 1500 MHz, with memory at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and is rated at an 80 W TDP with no external power connectors. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16, and display outputs are portable device dependent. Production status is active.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 5080 Mobile holds the 81st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 38,349. This aggregate score is remarkably close to its nearest rivals: the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT scores 38,358 (delta 0%), the NVIDIA CMP 70HX scores 38,225 (delta 0.3% in favor of the RTX 5080 Mobile), the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 scores 38,494 (delta -0.4% against the RTX 5080 Mobile), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38,135 (delta 0.6% in favor of the RTX 5080 Mobile). All deltas fall within 0.6 percentage points, indicating that the RTX 5080 Mobile is statistically tied with all four rivals in aggregate performance.

In individual tests, the GPU achieves 4,952 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, a strong result for a mobile part. Geekbench scores are 166,986 in OpenCL and 169,754 in Vulkan, showing balanced compute and graphics performance across API families. Passmark results vary by API version: DirectX 9 scores 314, DirectX 10 scores 171, DirectX 11 scores 253, and DirectX 12 scores 116. The higher legacy API scores suggest a non-uniform performance profile across rendering paths, but the Passmark G3D score of 27,711 and G2D score of 1,095 provide broader context. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 12,134 indicates moderate compute throughput relative to graphics. FP32 and FP16 throughput are both listed at 23.04 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), a notable specification for a mobile GPU. Pixel rate is 144.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. These figures, combined with 896 GB/s memory bandwidth, suggest a well-balanced design for both rasterization and compute-heavy workloads.

Who Should Consider It

Given the 81st percentile ranking and an aggregate score of 38,349, the RTX 5080 Mobile is positioned for users who demand high performance in a portable form factor. The 16 GB GDDR7 frame buffer and 896 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures and large datasets, making it suitable for gaming at high detail settings and for creative applications such as 3D rendering or video editing. The 23.04 TFLOPS FP32 performance indicates strong compute capability, while the 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based features. The 80 W TDP and absence of external power connectors suggest this GPU is intended for mainstream or thin-and-light laptops rather than desktop-replacement machines. Users who prioritize portability without sacrificing performance will find the RTX 5080 Mobile a compelling option. However, because the average score is statistically tied with several rivals, the decision may hinge on other factors such as driver maturity, feature set, or system integration. The data does not indicate a clear performance advantage over the nearest rivals, so users should evaluate the overall laptop design and cooling solution rather than relying solely on raw benchmark scores.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The RTX 5080 Mobile includes 60 dedicated ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores, designed to accelerate ray-traced rendering and AI-based workloads. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which encompasses features such as ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading. OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4 are also supported, providing broad compatibility across modern graphics APIs. The tensor cores enable AI acceleration, which can be leveraged for tasks like denoising and upscaling, though specific software implementations are not detailed in the data. The 23.04 TFLOPS FP16 throughput (1:1 with FP32) suggests that the tensor cores can handle compute-heavy AI operations efficiently. Overall, the feature set aligns with current-generation standards for high-end mobile GPUs.

How It Compares

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT: The RX 7900 XT posts an average score of 38,358, essentially identical to the RTX 5080 Mobile's 38,349 (delta 0%). In aggregate benchmarks, the two GPUs are performance twins. The choice between them would likely be determined by platform preferences, driver support, or specific game optimizations, as the data shows no statistical difference.

NVIDIA CMP 70HX: The CMP 70HX averages 38,225, putting it 0.3% behind the RTX 5080 Mobile. This margin is negligible, so the two are effectively equivalent in overall performance. The CMP 70HX is a mining-oriented card, but its benchmark scores are comparable to the RTX 5080 Mobile's.

NVIDIA GeForce MX570: The MX570 scores 38,494, which is 0.4% higher than the RTX 5080 Mobile. Despite the slightly higher average, the difference is within noise. The MX570 is a lower-tier product, but its aggregate score is surprisingly close, indicating that the RTX 5080 Mobile does not have a clear edge in this comparison.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile: The RTX 4080 Mobile averages 38,135, placing it 0.6% behind the RTX 5080 Mobile. This is the largest delta among the four rivals, but still a very small margin. The RTX 5080 Mobile thus holds a slight advantage over its immediate predecessor, but the difference is unlikely to be perceptible in real-world use.

FAQ

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX 5080 Mobile?

A: It has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 896 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP and does it require external power connectors?

A: The TDP is 80 W, and it uses no external power connectors.

Q: Which APIs does the GPU support?

A: It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: How many ray tracing and tensor cores are present?

A: There are 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores.

Q: What is the process node and transistor count?

A: It is built on a 5 nm TSMC process with 45,600 million transistors.

Q: When was it released?

A: The release date is April 1, 2025.

Power and Cooling

The RTX 5080 Mobile has a TDP of 80 W, which is modest for a high-performance mobile GPU. It requires no external power connectors, meaning power is delivered through the system board. The slot width is listed as IGP (integrated graphics package), indicating a soldered design. No suggested PSU is provided, consistent with its integrated nature. The display outputs are portable device dependent, reinforcing its intended use in laptops and other portable devices. The low power envelope and lack of external connectors suggest that the GPU can be cooled by standard laptop cooling solutions, though the specific cooling requirements are not detailed in the data. The 80 W TDP also implies that the GPU will not place excessive strain on the laptop's power delivery system.