topic Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ? in AutoCAD Forum

RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

stu228346 — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:11:07 GMT

As the title already suggests, is the RTX 4080 mobile or the RTX 2000 mobile (Ada) better in terms of performance for 3D modeling? If you're wondering why I'm asking, when I search for this information on Google, I only find suggestions that recommend using professional hardware for faster performance. I saw a video where a Titan V was outperformed by a Quadro P1000, but this video is over 5 years old, and I want to know if this is still the case with modern hardware.

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

pendean — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:53:21 GMT

@stu228346 wrote:

... better in terms of performance for 3D modeling? ..

"better" means what to those of us not exposed to your work output and workflows please?

@stu228346 wrote:

...I only find suggestions that recommend using professional hardware for faster performance...

Correct, the good advice usually outnumbers the other by quite a bit. Why is that not good enough?

But then again, perhaps your answer to my first question my help others help you.

Let us know more about your actual output, AutoCAD usage and needs please: include what the rest of the setup looks like too, including OS and your actual variant/year version of AutoCAD.

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

stu228346 — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:32:29 GMT

I cannot definitively determine what 'better' means in my case, as I am a student without a defined workflow, and I am also uncertain about what the future may bring. Therefore, I'll rephrase my question: Which features would work better with an RTX 2000 than with an RTX 4080, considering that the hardware performance of the 4080 is significantly higher?

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

Valentin_CAD — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:11:17 GMT

@stu228346 ,

The best option is to go with the recommend system requirement and using a certified graphic hardware.

Take a look at these links:

Certified graphics hardware

System requirements

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

stu228346 — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:29:52 GMT

What advantage does certified graphics hardware have?

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

Valentin_CAD — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:07:17 GMT

@stu228346 ,

@stu228346 wrote:
What advantage does certified graphics hardware have?

The explanation from the link:

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

stu228346 — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:45:50 GMT

So certified hardware is irrelevant to me since I am a student and will not be using Autodesk support or performing any mission-critical tasks. Or are there any features that work better on certified hardware, and if so, I would like to know which ones.

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

Valentin_CAD — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:55:19 GMT

@stu228346 ,

Consider reading this article:

Hardware Recommendations for Autodesk AutoCAD

"For AutoCAD, the video card is what handles displaying the 2D and 3D models on the screen. Only 3D models require anything more than a basic GPU, though, so if you will only be working with 2D models then you are better off saving money on the GPU and putting that money towards a faster CPU, SSD, or more RAM."

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

VincentSheehan — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:44:44 GMT

Here is the GPU Benchmark. Based on this, the 4080 mobile.

https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

stu228346 — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:41:50 GMT

I will pay attention to the CPU, but what about 3D performance? I read on the internet (unfortunately, I don't remember where) that the former Quadro cards,RTX x000 ada series, are significantly better for mesh comparisons and double-sided polygon rendering because of their special driver. Is this relevant in AutoCAD?

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

stu228346 — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:44:27 GMT

This looks like a good foundation. Are there benchmarks specifically for AutoCAD workloads as well?

Re: RTX 4080 mobile vs RTX 2000 mobile(ada) which graphics card is better for 3d modeling ?

Valentin_CAD — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:57:54 GMT

@stu228346 ,

@stu228346 wrote:
... the former Quadro cards,RTX x000 ada series, are significantly better for mesh comparisons and double-sided polygon rendering because of their special driver. Is this relevant in AutoCAD?

"When it comes to GPUs for 3D rendering workloads in full HD, AutoCAD has officially certified the NVIDIA Quadro range of graphics cards as optimal for the software. While a standard, mid-range NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon chipset will also perform well, if you want to have optimal rendering and visualization power, you need to get a Quadro GPU. Keep in mind, however, that NVIDIA is moving away from Quadro and is now producing the RTX line as its de-facto successor. In addition to offering you the best in terms of compatibility and performance, it will also let you take advantage of NVIDIA’s specialized support in case an issue arises." - Link

How to configure Autodesk software to use high-performance graphics