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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌87.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 150W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: A10G is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

A10G

2021

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 150W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌87.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: A10G is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is A10G better than GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 13,598 vs 13,513 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer A10G is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A10G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

A10G can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $2,500 MSRP. A10G is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. A10G is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $2,500 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.6% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $2,500 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. A10G is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

A10G Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	262 FPS	122 FPS
medium	251 FPS	105 FPS
high	214 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	98 FPS
medium	202 FPS	83 FPS
high	161 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	40 FPS
medium	110 FPS	36 FPS
high	83 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	493 FPS	195 FPS
medium	414 FPS	162 FPS
high	328 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	346 FPS	148 FPS
medium	277 FPS	120 FPS
high	225 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	81 FPS
medium	151 FPS	67 FPS
high	128 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	43 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	612 FPS	608 FPS
medium	490 FPS	486 FPS
high	408 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	456 FPS
medium	367 FPS	365 FPS
high	306 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	228 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	304 FPS
medium	245 FPS	243 FPS
high	204 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	152 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	612 FPS	245 FPS
medium	490 FPS	212 FPS
high	408 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	188 FPS
medium	367 FPS	166 FPS
high	306 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	112 FPS
medium	245 FPS	94 FPS
high	204 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	58 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10G and GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.

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Graphics Performance

The A10G scores 13,598 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1080 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (A10G) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) with 288 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	13,598	13,513
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	9216+200%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	31.52 TFLOPS+375%	6.636 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+58%	1080 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	288+50%	192
L1 Cache	9 MB+200%	3 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+50%	48
Tensor Cores	288	384+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The A10G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The A10G offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+200%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design).

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 80°C.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
TDP	150W	80W-47%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	80°C
Perf/Watt	90.7	168.9+86%