RTX A4000 vs GeForce RTX 2080

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 A4000

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Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

132%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

131%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

126%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

123%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

107%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

103%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

103%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

101%

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RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

100%

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RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

97%

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Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

95%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

87%

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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

86%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

84%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

82%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

82%

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Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

80%

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Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

77%

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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

76%

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Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

73%

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 RTX A4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 102.4% 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 2080.

Insight	RTX A4000	GeForce RTX 2080
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 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 RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $1,111 for the RTX A4000, it costs 77% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 326.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX A4000	GeForce RTX 2080
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+326.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,111)	✅More affordable ($250)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A4000 and GeForce RTX 2080

RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A4000 scores 19,463 and the GeForce RTX 2080 reaches 18,676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX A4000) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080) with 192 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	RTX A4000	GeForce RTX 2080
G3D Mark Score	19,463+4%	18,676
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	6144+109%	2944
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.17 TFLOPS+90%	10.07 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1560 MHz	1710 MHz+10%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+4%	184
L1 Cache	6 MB+107%	2.9 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+4%	46
Tensor Cores	192	368+92%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A4000	GeForce RTX 2080
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A4000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 102.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RTX A4000	GeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+102%	7.906 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX A4000	GeForce RTX 2080
DirectX	12.2	12.1
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 (RTX A4000) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).

Feature	RTX A4000	GeForce RTX 2080
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A4000 draws 140W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 42.3% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	RTX A4000	GeForce RTX 2080
TDP	140W-35%	215W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	116mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	139.0+60%	86.9

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Value Analysis

The RTX A4000 launched at $1111 MSRP and currently averages $1111, while the GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 and now averages $250. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 77.5% less ($861 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.5 (RTX A4000) vs 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 326.9% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).