Quadro RTX 4000 vs Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Quadro RTX 4000
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| 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 (64 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $4,999 for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo, it costs 96% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2200.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2200.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($220) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,999) |
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 W6800X Duo
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 W6800X Duo
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 and the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo reaches 14,742 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1967 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 60 ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) with 288 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925+1% | 14,742 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3840 ×2+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2+112% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1967 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 240 ×2+67% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+207% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 60 ×2+67% |
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 W6800X Duo 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 W6800X Duo relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro RTX 4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has 64 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 576 GB/s+29% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 8.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 8+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs VCN 3.0 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | VCN 3.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | VCN 3.0 (2x) |
| 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 W6800X Duo's 400W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-60% | 400W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3+153% | 36.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 and now averages $4999. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 95.6% less ($4779 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 2237.9% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899-82% | $4999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220-96% | $4999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.8+2238% | 2.9 |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 21 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #154 | #157 |
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