RTX A4000 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
RTX A4000
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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 and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
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 Super Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,468 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000 scores 19,463 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile reaches 19,468 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX A4000) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) with 192 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,463 | 19,468 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+100% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+100% | 9.585 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192 | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 384+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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)
The RTX A4000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile has 8 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). 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 Super Mobile).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000 draws 140W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 150W — a 6.9% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-7% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 139.0+7% | 129.8 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1111 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1111 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | TU104 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #85 | #144 |
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