
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
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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 RTX 4000 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel).
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $4,095 for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1251.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1251.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($300) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,095) |
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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) scores 29,964 and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation reaches 30,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is built on Turing while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) with 320 Tensor cores vs 400.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 29,964 | 30,269+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 12800+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 65.28 TFLOPS+717% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 2550 MHz+63% |
| ROPs | 64 | 176+175% |
| TMUs | 160 | 400+150% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 12.5 MB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 72 MB+1700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 100+150% |
| Tensor Cores | 320 | 400+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has 32 GB. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 ECC |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 72 MB+1700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NVENC (8th Gen) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) draws 110W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 250W — a 77.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 16-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-56% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 16-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 272.4+125% | 121.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation launched at $4000 and now averages $4095. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) costs 92.7% less ($3795 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 99.9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 7.4 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers 1250% better value. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $900-78% | $4000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-93% | $4095 |
| Performance per Dollar | 99.9+1250% | 7.4 |
| Codename | TU104 | AD102 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | August 9 2023 |
| Ranking | #201 | #16 |
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