GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile vs RTX A5000 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 3080 Mobile

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

137%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

124%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

118%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

113%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

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GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A5000 Mobile

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

218%

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

170%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

165%

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RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

154%

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RTX A5000 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A5000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% 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 3080 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	RTX A5000 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A5000 Mobile 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 3080 Mobile Benchmark Check

RTX A5000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile and RTX A5000 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.

RTX A5000 Mobile

The RTX A5000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,340 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 16,214 and the RTX A5000 Mobile reaches 16,340 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is built on Ampere while the RTX A5000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 6,144 (RTX A5000 Mobile). Raw compute: 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 19.35 TFLOPS (RTX A5000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1575 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 48 (RTX A5000 Mobile) with 192 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	RTX A5000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	16,214	16,340
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	6144	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	18.98 TFLOPS	19.35 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	1575 MHz+2%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	192	192
L1 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48	48
Tensor Cores	192	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A5000 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	RTX A5000 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)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5000 Mobile has 16 GB. The RTX A5000 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	RTX A5000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 12.2 (RTX A5000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	RTX A5000 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A5000 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5000 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	RTX A5000 Mobile
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile draws 115W versus the RTX A5000 Mobile's 150W — a 26.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 650W (RTX A5000 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.