GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
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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
Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 450% more VRAM (11 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+450%) | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $1,450 for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation, it costs 59% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 151.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+151.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($600) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450) |
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 Ti and RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,669 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 and the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation reaches 20,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 48 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) with 544 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,513+4% | 20,669 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 6144+41% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.45 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 88+38% | 64 |
| TMUs | 272+42% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB | 6 MB+40% |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB | 48 MB+773% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68+42% | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 544+183% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 450% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 280 GB/s (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — a 120% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB+450% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 ECC |
| Memory Bandwidth | 616 GB/s+120% | 280 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 352-bit+120% | 160-bit |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB | 48 MB+773% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation's 70W — a 112.5% difference. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 750W (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 70W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 116mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 86.1 | 295.3+243% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation launched at $1999 and now averages $1450. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti costs 58.6% less ($850 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 14.3 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 151% better value. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999-50% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600-59% | $1450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.9+151% | 14.3 |
| Codename | TU102 | AD104 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #66 | #71 |
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