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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A4000 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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,108 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000 scores 19,463 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU reaches 19,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX A4000) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) with 192 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,463+2% | 19,108 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 10240+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS | 34.1 TFLOPS+78% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1665 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 96 | 112+17% |
| TMUs | 192 | 320+67% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB | 10 MB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 80+67% |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 320+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) vs 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 512 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000) vs NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 7th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 5th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 7th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000 draws 140W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU's 150W — a 6.9% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 139.0+9% | 127.4 |
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