Quadro 4000 vs Radeon RX Vega 6

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. The Quadro 4000 is positioned at rank #339 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 4000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

85%

#324

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12011%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

100%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

95%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

88%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

87%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

86%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

85%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

84%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

84%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

80%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

79%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

77%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon RX Vega 6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro 4000	Radeon RX Vega 6
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 6 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.

Quadro 4000 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 4000 and Radeon RX Vega 6

Quadro 4000

The Quadro 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 142W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $1,199.

Radeon RX Vega 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 4000 scores 1,475 and the Radeon RX Vega 6 reaches 1,492 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 4000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega 6 uses GCN 5.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 4000) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6). Raw compute: 0.4864 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6).

Feature	Quadro 4000	Radeon RX Vega 6
G3D Mark Score	1,475	1,492+1%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 5.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	256	4096+1500%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4864 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+2503%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	32	256+700%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 4000	Radeon RX Vega 6
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 4000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 has 0 MB. The Quadro 4000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro 4000) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 6) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 4000	Radeon RX Vega 6
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 4000 draws 142W versus the Radeon RX Vega 6's 295W — a 70% difference. The Quadro 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 4000) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Quadro 4000	Radeon RX Vega 6
TDP	142W-52%	295W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Perf/Watt	10.4+104%	5.1

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Value Analysis

The Quadro 4000 launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.2 (Quadro 4000) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).