RTX 2000E Ada Generation vs GeForce GTX 1080

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 RTX 2000E Ada Generation

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

123%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

118%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

118%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

115%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

115%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

111%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

109%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

100%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

98%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

97%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

95%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

94%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

92%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

89%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

87%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

84%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

83%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

81%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

81%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

79%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The RTX 2000E Ada Generation likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 2000E Ada Generation offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX 2000E Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1080
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $91 versus $999 for the RTX 2000E Ada Generation, it costs 91% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1023.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX 2000E Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1080
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1023.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)	✅More affordable ($91)

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.

RTX 2000E Ada Generation Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1080 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 2000E Ada Generation and GeForce GTX 1080

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,252 points. Launch price was $649.

GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX 2000E Ada Generation scores 15,252 and the GeForce GTX 1080 reaches 15,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1080 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080). Raw compute: 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080). Boost clocks: 2130 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RTX 2000E Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1080
G3D Mark Score	15,252	15,609+2%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2816+10%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12 TFLOPS+35%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2130 MHz+23%	1733 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	88	160+82%
L1 Cache	2.8 MB+198%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX 2000E Ada Generation gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1080 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	RTX 2000E Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1080
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 2000E Ada Generation comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 has 8 GB. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) — a 42.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) — the RTX 2000E Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 2000E Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1080
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	320 GB/s+43%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 2000E Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1080
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080).

Feature	RTX 2000E Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1080
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 6th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 2000E Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 1080's 180W — a 88% difference. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1080). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	RTX 2000E Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1080
TDP	70W-61%	180W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	167mm	267mm
Height	68mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	217.9+151%	86.7

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Value Analysis

The RTX 2000E Ada Generation launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 and now averages $91. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 90.9% less ($908 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 171.5 (GeForce GTX 1080) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 1020.9% better value. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).