RTX A4000 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
RTX A4000 Mobile
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4000 Mobile.
| Insight | RTX A4000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 (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 A4000 Mobile and GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
RTX A4000 Mobile
The RTX A4000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,782 points.
GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2287 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000 Mobile scores 14,782 and the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) reaches 15,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2287 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,782 | 15,014+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 8192+60% |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz | 2287 MHz+36% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)).
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (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) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)'s 80W — a 35.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 80W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 128.5 | 187.7+46% |
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