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  • Avg. price: ~£670
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 150 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.4

Performance

24.0%

4.8

Memory

12.0%

4.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.0

Design

4.0%

7.8

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £670

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is a high-end mobile graphics card built on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 3,072 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a 256-bit memory interface. It delivers top-tier performance for 1440p and even 4K gaming, supporting advanced features like real-time ray tracing and AI-powered DLSS to enhance visual fidelity and frame rates. Its main pros include class-leading mobile performance that outpaces the standard RTX 2080 and excellent suitability for demanding AAA titles in premium, high-refresh-rate laptops. However, it comes with notable cons such as high power consumption (TDP up to 200W in Max-P variants), which requires substantial cooling systems, and its significant price premium over the RTX 2070 Super for only incremental performance gains.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.0
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a technical score of 4.96 points, which is lower than that of 78.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

7.0

Price

5.6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 89.4% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

9.585 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop delivers 9.585 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 78.4% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

448 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

150 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 73% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

150 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop draws 150 W under peak load, which is lower than 74.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

150 W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a board power limit of 150 W, which is lower than that of 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs the average graphics card

  • 30.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.150 W vs 215 W
  • 8 more compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.48 vs 40
  • 31.8% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.150 W vs 220 W
  • Newer shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
    What it is: Highest supported Shader Model version
    When it matters: When new rendering features require a newer shader feature set.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).6.9 vs 6.8
  • 8 more compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • Newer shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 31.8% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.

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Performance
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 37.6% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,560 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 39.6% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (99.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 58.1% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 20.5% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (299.5 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 67.2% lower INT8 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (153 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 58.5% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (9.6 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.4x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 3 older
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,020 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 79.1% larger GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (545 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 15 dB noisier under load
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (50 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 37.6% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,560 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,560 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1560 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1365 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 39.6% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (99.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (99.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.99.84 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 58.1% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.9.585 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?

  • Excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, capable of running many modern titles at ultra settings.
  • Efficient performance-to-power ratio, particularly in high-wattage (150W-200W) variants.
  • Support for DLSS 2.0 and real-time ray tracing provides immersive visuals and improved frame rates.
  • Strong cooling performance in thicker laptop chassis, maintaining stable temperatures during heavy loads.
  • High reliability and solid build quality reported in premium laptop models.

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?

  • Incremental performance gains over the original non-Super 2080 mobile GPU, often cited as only a minor refresh.
  • The Max-Q (80W-90W) variants offer significantly lower performance than the standard 'Max-P' versions.
  • Higher power consumption in top-tier configurations (up to 200W) can lead to loud fan noise and high heat.
  • Often found in very expensive flagship laptops, leading to poor value-for-money compared to newer RTX 30 or 40-series alternatives.
  • Confusing naming conventions from laptop manufacturers who sometimes omit power limit (TGP) or Max-Q branding.

Expert reviews

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au.pcmag.com
15/04/2020
First Tests: Are Nvidia's GeForce RTX Super Laptop Chips a Big Step Up?

The Nvidia GeForce RTX Super mobile graphics chips (tested in Max-Q configurations) deliver a clear performance upgrade over their non-Super predecessors, pushing higher frame rates suitable for elite gaming laptops. In synthetic testing like 3DMark and Unigine Superposition, the RTX 2070 Super Max-Q inside the Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB consistently outperformed older non-Super...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
01/07/2023
NVIDIA T550 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super MobileGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Vergleichstest Möchtest du weitere Details...

The Notebookcheck comparison highlights the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile as a high-end, 150-200W gaming component, offering 3,072 CUDA cores, Ray Tracing, and DLSS support, with pros in superior 1440p/4K performance but cons in high heat and power consumption. Conversely, the T550 Laptop GPU acts as an entry-level workstation alternative with 1,024 CUDA cores and certified drivers,...Read more

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computerbase.de
15/07/2021
Razer Blade 14 im Test: Benchmarks und Testergebnisse (Referenzwerte RTX 2080 Super Laptop)

Razer Blade 14 (Ryzen 9 5900HX & RTX 3060) The Razer Blade 14 configures both its AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU into a highly compact chassis, enforcing a strict 100W power limit on the graphics chip. In gaming benchmarks, this 100W TGP allows the laptop to perform precisely on par with a 95W mobile Radeon RX 6800M. It delivers highly capable...Read more

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hardzone.es
23 julio, 2019
NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER, análisis: la gráfica más rápida de su categoría

NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER Review Summary The NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER Founders Edition updates the Turing architecture by delivering enhanced performance at a lower retail price than the original RTX 2080. Built on a 12nm process with the TU104-450-A1 chip, it features 128 more shaders, 2 additional RT Cores, and 16 extra Tensor Cores, pushing its FP32 performance to 11.15 TFLOPS. The card...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
23/10/2020
MSI GE66 Raider 10SGSGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review en Español (Análisis completo) Geeknetic

This review highlights the MSI GE66 Raider 10SGS as an exceptionally powerful, premium laptop tailored for professional gamers and content creators who have a budget exceeding 3,000 euros. It features top-tier mobility components, including an Intel Core i9-10980HK processor, an Nvidia RTX 2080 Super Max-Q graphics card, a massive 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a high-performance 2 TB...Read more

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geeknetic.es
13/08/2020
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550L Review en Español

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550L is a premium, all-metal gaming laptop that stands out for its innovative dual-screen design. The laptop features a high-end Intel Core i9-10980HK processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q graphics card, boosted via ROG Boost OC. Its standout component is the secondary 14.1-inch ScreenPad Plus touchscreen, which tilts upward...Read more

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tweakers.net
11/08/2020
RTX 2080 Super-laptops Round-up - Duurder is niet altijd beter

This laptop round-up reviews four ultra-premium gaming systems featuring the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super graphics card: the Lenovo Legion 7 (€3,000), MSI GS66 (€3,700), Razer Blade Pro 17 (€4,100), and the dual-screen Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (€4,600). The Lenovo Legion 7 emerges as the overall winner and best value choice, featuring a highly efficient power configuration for its...Read more

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