GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
VS
RTX A4000

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs RTX A4000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019Core: 1650 MHzBoost: 1815 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX A4000

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz

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
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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRTX A4000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $1,111 for the RTX A4000, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 296.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRTX A4000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+296.9%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($280)
⚠️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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and RTX A4000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the RTX A4000 reaches 19,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 48 (RTX A4000) with 384 Tensor cores vs 192.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRTX A4000
G3D Mark Score
19,467
19,463
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3072
6144+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.15 TFLOPS
19.17 TFLOPS+72%
Boost Clock
1815 MHz+16%
1560 MHz
ROPs
64
96+50%
TMUs
192
192
L1 Cache
3 MB
6 MB+100%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
48
48
Tensor Cores
384+100%
192

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A4000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRTX A4000
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 has 16 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) — a 10.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRTX A4000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
496 GB/s+11%
448 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRTX A4000
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRTX A4000
Encoder
6th Gen NVENC
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
4th Gen NVDEC
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 56.4% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) 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: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRTX A4000
TDP
250W
140W-44%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
241mm
Height
116mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
77.9
139.0+78%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111 and now averages $1111. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER costs 74.8% less ($831 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 297.1% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRTX A4000
MSRP
$699-37%
$1111
Avg Price (30d)
$280-75%
$1111
Performance per Dollar
69.5+297%
17.5
Codename
TU104
GA104
Release
July 23 2019
April 12 2021
Ranking
#86
#85