NVIDIA RTX A5500 (Mobile) vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile)
The RTX A5500 (Mobile) has 24% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the RTX A5500 (Mobile) and the GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA RTX A5500 (Mobile) GPU
The RTX A5500 (Mobile) is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2022. Its GA103 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 512 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 165 W.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX A5500 (Mobile) has the 57th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 33.71% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) GPU
The GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2016. Its GP104B chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR5X VRAM. Its 1,251 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 320.3 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 150 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) has the 82nd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.18% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | RTX A5500 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q3 2016 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Far Cry 6 | RTX A5500 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 132 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 115 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 104 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 95 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 79 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 42 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Mobile) | 53 | +26% |
| RTX A5000 (Mobile) | 51 | +21% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 46 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (Mobile) | 45 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 43 | +2% |
| RTX A5500 (Mobile) | 42 | |
| Arc A770M | 40.2 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) | 38 | -10% |
| Arc A730M | 26.3 | -37% |
| Radeon RX 6600M | 9 | -79% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The RTX A5500 (Mobile) has 24% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX A5500 (Mobile) is ranked 57th with a score of 35,376, and the GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) is ranked 82nd with a score of 28,526.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the RTX A5500 (Mobile) and the GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6800S | 36,101 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile | 35,704 | +1% |
| RTX A5500 (Mobile) | 35,376 | |
| Radeon RX 7600M | 35,101 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) | 34,897 | -1% |
| Arc A730M | 29,144 | -18% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (Mobile) | 29,092.5 | -18% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) | 28,526.5 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 27,973 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q | 27,724 | -22% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | RTX A5500 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 9,568 (+38.33%) | 6,917 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 9,872 (+49.93%) | 6,584.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 104,565 | 126,690 (+21.16%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 26,260 (+22.74%) | 21,394 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 30,135 (+47.01%) | 20,498.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 366 (+198.29%) | 122.7 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 17,484 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 707 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 225.2 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 172.8 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | RTX A5500 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA103 | GP104B |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 22,000 million | 7,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | RTX A5500 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 Gb/s | 320.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,251 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | RTX A5500 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 W | 150 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | RTX A5500 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 7,424 | 2,560 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 58 | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 232 | 160 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 975 MHz | 1,557 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,500 MHz | 1,734 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | RTX A5500 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 144 GPixel/s | 111 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 348 GTexel/s | 277.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 22.27 TFLOPS | 8.88 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 348 GFLOPS | 277.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | RTX A5500 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 1080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.