RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

140%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

139%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

136%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

131%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

128%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

124%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

122%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

120%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

120%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

116%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

114%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

105%

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RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

100%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

87%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

84%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

73%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

69%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

68%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

68%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

65%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

65%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

62%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

61%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

60%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 450% more VRAM (11 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation.

Insight	RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
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 (2 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+450%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $1,450 for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation, it costs 59% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 151.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+151.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450)	✅More affordable ($600)

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 4000 SFF Ada Generation Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,669 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.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation scores 20,669 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti reaches 21,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) with 192 Tensor cores vs 544.

Feature	RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
G3D Mark Score	20,669	21,513+4%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	6144+41%	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.17 TFLOPS+43%	13.45 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1560 MHz	1545 MHz
ROPs	64	88+38%
TMUs	192	272+42%
L1 Cache	6 MB+40%	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+773%	5.5 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48	68+42%
Tensor Cores	192	544+183%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation 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 SFF Ada Generation 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 SFF Ada Generation	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 450% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 280 GB/s (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — a 120% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 160-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	11 GB+450%
Memory Type	GDDR6 ECC	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	280 GB/s	616 GB/s+120%
Bus Width	160-bit	352-bit+120%
L2 Cache	48 MB+773%	5.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) 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 SFF Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti).

Feature	RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
TDP	70W-72%	250W
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	1x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	295.3+243%	86.1

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Value Analysis

The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1450, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti costs 58.6% less ($850 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.3 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 151% better value. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).