GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs RTX A4000

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

132%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

131%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

126%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

123%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

107%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

103%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

103%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

101%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

100%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

97%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

95%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

87%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

86%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

84%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

82%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

82%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

80%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

77%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

76%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A4000 uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A4000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score and 45.5% more VRAM (16 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	RTX A4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $145 versus $1,111 for the RTX A4000, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 632.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	RTX A4000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+632.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($145)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,111)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

RTX A4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and RTX A4000

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the RTX A4000 reaches 19,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	RTX A4000
G3D Mark Score	18,606	19,463+5%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	6144+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+69%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz+1%	1560 MHz
ROPs	88	96+9%
TMUs	224+17%	192
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	6 MB+362%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	4 MB+45%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	RTX A4000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 has 16 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) — a 8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000) — the RTX A4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	RTX A4000
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	16 GB+45%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+8%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+83%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	4 MB+45%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	RTX A4000
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	RTX A4000
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 56.4% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 650W (RTX A4000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	RTX A4000
TDP	250W	140W-44%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	139.0+87%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $145, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111 and now averages $1111. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 86.9% less ($966 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 128.3 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 633.1% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).