Quadro RTX 4000 vs Radeon PRO W6600
Quadro RTX 4000
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $649 for the Radeon PRO W6600, it costs 66% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 194.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+194.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($220) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($649) |
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 and Radeon PRO W6600
Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.
Radeon PRO W6600
The Radeon PRO W6600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2903 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,932 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 and the Radeon PRO W6600 reaches 14,932 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the Radeon PRO W6600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 10.4 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2903 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W6600) with 288 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925 | 14,932 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+29% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 10.4 TFLOPS+46% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2903 MHz+88% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+360% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+29% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 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 Radeon PRO W6600 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600) — a 100% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+100% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6600).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the Radeon PRO W6600's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 190mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 100W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 190mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3 | 149.3+60% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the Radeon PRO W6600 launched at $649 and now averages $649. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 66.1% less ($429 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 23.0 (Radeon PRO W6600) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 194.8% better value. The Radeon PRO W6600 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $649-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220-66% | $649 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.8+195% | 23.0 |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 23 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | June 8 2021 |
| Ranking | #154 | #153 |
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