RTX A4500 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
RTX A4500
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 A4500.
| Insight | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+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 (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 $800 for the RTX A4500, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 36% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX A4500 and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
RTX A4500
The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 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.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4500 scores 21,094 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti reaches 21,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4500 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,168 (RTX A4500) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Raw compute: 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500) vs 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (RTX A4500) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) with 224 Tensor cores vs 544.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,094 | 21,513+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 7168+65% | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.65 TFLOPS+76% | 13.45 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz+7% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+9% | 88 |
| TMUs | 224 | 272+21% |
| L1 Cache | 7 MB+63% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+9% | 5.5 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56 | 68+21% |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 544+143% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4500 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: 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) vs 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — a 37.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A4500) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the RTX A4500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 11 GB+450% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 616 GB/s+38% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 352-bit+83% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+9% | 5.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A4500) 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 A4500 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500) 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 (Decode) (RTX A4500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti).
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | 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 A4500 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The RTX A4500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A4500) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Power connectors: 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 A4500 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-20% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-31% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 105.5+23% | 86.1 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4500 launched at $1699 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti costs 25% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.4 (RTX A4500) vs 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 36% better value. The RTX A4500 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1699 | $999-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $600-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.4 | 35.9+36% |
| Codename | GA102 | TU102 |
| Release | November 23 2021 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #68 | #66 |
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