Quadro GP100 vs RadeonT RX 6850M 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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The RadeonT RX 6850M 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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GP100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $1,335 for the Quadro GP100, it costs 55% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 127.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+127.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335) | ✅More affordable ($600) |
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 RadeonT RX 6850M 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.
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,992 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 and the RadeonT RX 6850M XT reaches 13,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 2581 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,710 | 13,992+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.34 TFLOPS | 13.21 TFLOPS+28% |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz | 2581 MHz+79% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 224+40% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB+160% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro GP100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT has 12 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro GP100) vs 3 MB (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+3100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 35% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 235W | 165W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.3 | 84.8+45% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP and currently averages $1335, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 and now averages $600. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT costs 55.1% less ($735 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro GP100) vs 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 126.2% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7000 | $1000-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1335 | $600-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 23.3+126% |
| Codename | GP100 | Navi 22 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #178 | #103 |
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