RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 9.1% more VRAM (12 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
| Insight | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,167 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile scores 22,167 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti reaches 21,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Raw compute: 24.72 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) with 232 Tensor cores vs 544.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,167+3% | 21,513 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+71% | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 24.72 TFLOPS+84% | 13.45 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+8% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 88+10% |
| TMUs | 232 | 272+17% |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB+70% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+773% | 5.5 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 68+17% |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 544+134% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile 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.The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile offers 9.1% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — a 42.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+9% | 11 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 616 GB/s+43% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 352-bit+83% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+773% | 5.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile draws 110W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 250W — a 77.8% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-56% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-77% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 201.5+134% | 86.1 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $600 |
| Codename | AD104 | TU102 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #64 | #66 |
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