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GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
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RTX A4000H
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A4000H uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A4000H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4000H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| 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 (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A4000H remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design and RTX A4000H
GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 points.
RTX A4000H
The RTX A4000H 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: 11,815 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design scores 11,566 and the RTX A4000H reaches 11,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,566 | 11,815+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 6144+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.516 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+155% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 1560 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 6 MB+538% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000H) — a 75% advantage for the RTX A4000H. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000H) — the RTX A4000H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs None (RTX A4000H).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | None |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design draws 150W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 6.9% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 140W-7% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 77.1 | 84.4+9% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $927 |
| Codename | GP104 | GA104 |
| Release | June 27 2017 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #257 | #226 |
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