Quadro GP100 vs Radeon RX 5600 XT
Quadro GP100
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro GP100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600 XT
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5600 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro GP100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro GP100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600 XT.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $1,335 for the Quadro GP100, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 627.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+627.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335) | ✅More affordable ($180) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro GP100 and Radeon RX 5600 XT
Quadro GP100
The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.
Radeon RX 5600 XT
The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 and the Radeon RX 5600 XT reaches 13,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5600 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,710+2% | 13,453 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+56% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.34 TFLOPS+44% | 7.188 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz | 1560 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 224+56% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 XT has 6 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) vs 336 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — a 204.8% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro GP100) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+205% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+2033% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the Radeon RX 5600 XT's 150W — a 44.2% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 235W | 150W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 58.3 | 89.7+54% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP and currently averages $1335, while the Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279 and now averages $180. The Radeon RX 5600 XT costs 86.5% less ($1155 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro GP100) vs 74.7 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the Radeon RX 5600 XT offers 625.2% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7000 | $279-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1335 | $180-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 74.7+625% |
| Codename | GP100 | Navi 10 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | January 21 2020 |
| Ranking | #178 | #187 |
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