Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design vs RTX A4000H
Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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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 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4000H.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design and RTX A4000H
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.
RTX A4000H
The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design scores 12,173 and the RTX A4000H reaches 11,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 48 (RTX A4000H) with 320 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,173+3% | 11,815 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 6144+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.066 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+171% |
| Boost Clock | 1380 MHz | 1560 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 6 MB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 48+20% |
| Tensor Cores | 320+67% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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 A4000H lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RTX A4000H 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 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs None (RTX A4000H).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | None |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | None |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 54.5% 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 (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-43% | 140W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 152.2+80% | 84.4 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $927 |
| Codename | TU104 | GA104 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #220 | #226 |
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