Quadro RTX 4000 vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
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.
RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1635 MHz to 2115 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,909 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 and the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile reaches 14,909 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 3,072 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12.99 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2115 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 24 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) with 288 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925 | 14,909 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3072+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 12.99 TFLOPS+82% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2115 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+50% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 3 MB+30% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+50% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+200% | 96 |
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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+75% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs NVENC (Ada) (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC (Ada). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC (Ada) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | NVDEC (Ada) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 500W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 50W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3 | 298.2+220% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220 | — |
| Codename | TU104 | AD107 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #154 | #155 |
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