GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design vs A10G
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar A10G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The A10G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the A10G 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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design and A10G
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.
A10G
The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the A10G reaches 13,598 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the A10G uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 9,216 (A10G). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 72 (A10G) with 384 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,513 | 13,598 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 9216+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.636 TFLOPS | 31.52 TFLOPS+375% |
| Boost Clock | 1080 MHz | 1710 MHz+58% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 192 | 288+50% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 9 MB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 72+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 384+33% | 288 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The A10G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the A10G has 24 GB. The A10G offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 6 MB (A10G) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (A10G). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 7th Gen (A10G). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the A10G's 150W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (A10G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs Unknown.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-47% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | Unknown-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 168.9+86% | 90.7 |
Value Analysis
The A10G is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $2000 |
| Codename | TU104 | GA102 |
| Release | April 2 2020 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #184 | #182 |
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