
Quadro RTX 4000 vs Radeon RX 6700S

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 RX 6700S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6700S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 6700S, it costs 27% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 35.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($220) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 RX 6700S

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 RX 6700S
The Radeon RX 6700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,061 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 and the Radeon RX 6700S reaches 15,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6700S). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700S). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6700S) with 288 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925 | 15,061 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+29% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 7.168 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2000 MHz+29% |
| 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)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The Quadro RTX 4000 uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 6700S utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.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 RX 6700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700S) — a 100% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6700S) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+100% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6700S). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6700S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700S).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | RDNA 2 Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6700S's 80W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6700S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 80W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3 | 188.3+102% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the Radeon RX 6700S launched at $479 and now averages $300. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 26.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 50.2 (Radeon RX 6700S) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 35.1% better value. The Radeon RX 6700S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | Radeon RX 6700S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $479-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220-27% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.8+35% | 50.2 |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 23 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #154 | #151 |
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