GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design vs RTX A3000 Mobile

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 GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#44

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A3000 Mobile

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RTX A3000 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

182%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

161%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A3000 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	RTX A3000 Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design 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.

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

RTX A3000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design and RTX A3000 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1095 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,766 points.

RTX A3000 Mobile

The RTX A3000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1230 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,720 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design scores 12,766 and the RTX A3000 Mobile reaches 12,720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the RTX A3000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Raw compute: 6.447 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1095 MHz vs 1230 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 32 (RTX A3000 Mobile) with 368 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	RTX A3000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	12,766	12,720
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2944	4096+39%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.447 TFLOPS	10.08 TFLOPS+56%
Boost Clock	1095 MHz	1230 MHz+12%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+44%	128
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	4 MB+38%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+44%	32
Tensor Cores	368+188%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A3000 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	RTX A3000 Mobile
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	RTX A3000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	RTX A3000 Mobile
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A3000 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A3000 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	RTX A3000 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 6	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 70W — a 13.3% difference. The RTX A3000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (RTX A3000 Mobile). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.