Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) vs RTX 6000 Ada Generation

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

2022Core: 915 MHzBoost: 2505 MHz
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Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) vs RTX 6000 Ada Generation Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) vs RTX 6000 Ada Generation FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) vs RTX 6000 Ada Generation: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $5,899 less on MSRP ($900 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
  • Delivers 695.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Draws 110W instead of 300W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than RTX 6000 Ada Generation across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 568), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • RTX 6000 Ada Generation is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

2022

Why buy it

  • 85.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 77.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (568 vs 320).
  • 500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 655.4% HIGHER MSRP
    $6,799 MSRPvs$900 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($6,799 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
  • 172.7% higher power demand at 300W vs 110W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
RTX 6000 Ada Generation is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 85.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) instead at 29,964 vs 28,454, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RTX 6000 Ada Generation is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 48 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 142 vs 40 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) makes the most sense to buy today. It is $5,899 cheaper on MSRP at $900 vs $6,799, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 695.5% (33.3 vs 4.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1440p and 4K, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1440p and 4K headroom, RTX 6000 Ada Generation has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) vs RTX 6000 Ada Generation Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,454 points. Launch price was $6,799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) scores 29,964 versus the RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 28,454 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) leads by 5.3%. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is built on Turing while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 18,176 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 91.06 TFLOPS (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2505 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 142 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) with 320 Tensor cores vs 568.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (móvel)RTX 6000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score
29,964+5%
28,454
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2560
18176+610%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.987 TFLOPS
91.06 TFLOPS+1040%
Boost Clock
1560 MHz
2505 MHz+61%
ROPs
64
192+200%
TMUs
160
568+255%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB
17.8 MB+612%
L2 Cache
4 MB
96 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores
40
142+255%
Tensor Cores
320
568+78%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX 6000 Ada Generation supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (móvel)RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation carries 48 GB. RTX 6000 Ada Generation gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) and 384-bit on the RTX 6000 Ada Generation. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 96 MB (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (móvel)RTX 6000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
48 GB+500%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
384-bit+50%
L2 Cache
4 MB
96 MB+2300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 12.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (móvel)RTX 6000 Ada Generation
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (móvel)RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Encoder
6th Gen NVENC
NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder
4th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) draws 110W versus the RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 300W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 500W (RTX 6000 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.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (móvel)RTX 6000 Ada Generation
TDP
110W-63%
300W
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
16-pin
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
272.4+187%
94.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) came in at $900, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation launched at $6799. On MSRP, Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) was 86.8% cheaper ($5899 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.3 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) vs 4.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers 692.9% better value. The newer card here is RTX 6000 Ada Generation (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (móvel)RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP
$900-87%
$6799
Performance per Dollar
33.3+693%
4.2
Codename
TU104
AD102
Release
May 27 2019
December 3 2022
Ranking
#201
#24

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