Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX 6850M

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

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Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

72%

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Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

68%

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Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

64%

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Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

63%

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RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

63%

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Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6850M

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Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

127%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

117%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

115%

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Radeon RX 6850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

82%

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

80%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6850M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6850M 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.

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6850M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design and Radeon RX 6850M

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.

Radeon RX 6850M

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design scores 12,173 and the Radeon RX 6850M reaches 12,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6850M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 2416 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6850M) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6850M
G3D Mark Score	12,173	12,274
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.066 TFLOPS	8.659 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock	1380 MHz	2416 MHz+75%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40+43%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 6850M utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6850M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6850M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) — the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6850M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6850M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M).

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6850M
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 6850M's 120W — a 40% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 6850M
TDP	80W-33%	120W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	152.2+49%	102.3