GeForce RTX 2080 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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 102.4% more VRAM (16 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.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	RTX A4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 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 RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $1,111 for the RTX A4000, it costs 77% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 326.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	RTX A4000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+326.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($250)	⚠️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 RTX 2080 Benchmark Check

RTX A4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 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 RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the RTX A4000 reaches 19,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 48 (RTX A4000) with 368 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	RTX A4000
G3D Mark Score	18,676	19,463+4%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2944	6144+109%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+10%	1560 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	6 MB+107%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	368+92%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	RTX 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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 has 16 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 102.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	RTX A4000
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	16 GB+102%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	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) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	RTX 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 draws 215W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 42.3% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	RTX A4000
TDP	215W	140W-35%
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	86.9	139.0+60%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111 and now averages $1111. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 77.5% less ($861 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 326.9% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).