Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 7900 XT
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7900 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (20 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (276mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $630 for the Radeon RX 7900 XT, it costs 52% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 117% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+117%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($300) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($630) |
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 RTX 4000 (móvel) and Radeon RX 7900 XT
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.
Radeon RX 7900 XT
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) scores 29,964 and the Radeon RX 7900 XT reaches 28,996 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7900 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 84 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) with 320 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 29,964+3% | 28,996 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 5376+110% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+545% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 2394 MHz+53% |
| ROPs | 64 | 192+200% |
| TMUs | 160 | 336+110% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 3 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 84+110% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XT utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT has 20 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 150% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the Radeon RX 7900 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 20 GB+150% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 320-bit+25% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) draws 110W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 300W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 276mm, occupying 0 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-63% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 276mm |
| Height | 0mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 272.4+182% | 96.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899 and now averages $630. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) costs 52.4% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 99.9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 46.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers 117.2% better value. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $900 | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-52% | $630 |
| Performance per Dollar | 99.9+117% | 46.0 |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 31 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #201 | #21 |
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