RTX A5000 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

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.

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Performance Per Dollar RTX A5000 Mobile

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

218%

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

170%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

165%

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RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

154%

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RTX A5000 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

43%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

42%

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RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

39%

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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

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100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A5000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% 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 3080 Laptop GPU.

Insight	RTX A5000 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A5000 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A5000 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX A5000 Mobile

The RTX A5000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,340 points.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 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 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A5000 Mobile scores 16,340 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU reaches 16,233 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A5000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A5000 Mobile) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 19.35 TFLOPS (RTX A5000 Mobile) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX A5000 Mobile) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) with 192 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	RTX A5000 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,340	16,233
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	6144	10240+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.35 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+76%
Boost Clock	1575 MHz	1665 MHz+6%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A5000 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A5000 Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The RTX A5000 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A5000 Mobile) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX A5000 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A5000 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX A5000 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2	12.2
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 A5000 Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5000 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU).

Feature	RTX A5000 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
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)

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A5000 Mobile draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 350W — a 80% difference. The RTX A5000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A5000 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.