Quadro GV100 vs RTX A4000
Quadro GV100
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro GV100
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GV100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro GV100 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,111 versus $8,999 for the Quadro GV100, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 729.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GV100 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+729.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,999) | ✅More affordable ($1,111) |
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 GV100 and RTX A4000
Quadro GV100
The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.
RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro GV100 scores 19,013 and the RTX A4000 reaches 19,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GV100 is built on Volta while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Quadro GV100) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1627 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,013 | 19,463+2% |
| Architecture | Volta | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 6144+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.66 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+15% |
| Boost Clock | 1627 MHz+4% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+33% | 96 |
| TMUs | 320+67% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+67% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Tensor Cores | 640+233% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro GV100 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 has 16 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) — a 128.6% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro GV100) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+129% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+2033% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000).
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GV100 draws 250W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 56.4% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro GV100) vs 650W (RTX A4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 140W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.1 | 139.0+83% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GV100 launched at $8999 MSRP and currently averages $8999, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111 and now averages $1111. The RTX A4000 costs 87.7% less ($7888 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the RTX A4000 offers 733.3% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8999 | $1111-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8999 | $1111-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.1 | 17.5+733% |
| Codename | GV100 | GA104 |
| Release | March 27 2018 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #89 | #85 |
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