Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) vs RTX A4000 Mobile

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.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) vs RTX A4000 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) vs RTX A4000 Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 18W instead of 115W, a 97W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4000 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌RTX A4000 Mobile is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

RTX A4000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅48.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌538.9% higher power demand at 115W vs 18W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX A4000 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 48.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) instead at 14,832 vs 14,782, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RTX A4000 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 40 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, RTX A4000 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) vs RTX A4000 Mobile Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,832 points.

RTX A4000 Mobile

The RTX A4000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,782 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) scores 14,832 and the RTX A4000 Mobile reaches 14,782 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is built on Turing while the RTX A4000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) vs 5,120 (RTX A4000 Mobile). Raw compute: 3.037 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) vs 17.2 TFLOPS (RTX A4000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)	RTX A4000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	14,832	14,782
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	5120+471%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.037 TFLOPS	17.2 TFLOPS+466%
Boost Clock	1695 MHz	1680 MHz
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	56	160+186%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	5 MB+468%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RTX A4000 Mobile does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the RTX A4000 Mobile is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)	RTX A4000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) has 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 Mobile carries 8 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) and 128-bit on the RTX A4000 Mobile. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000 Mobile) — the RTX A4000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)	RTX A4000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)	RTX A4000 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000 Mobile).

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)	RTX A4000 Mobile
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) draws 18W versus the RTX A4000 Mobile's 115W — a 145.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) vs 500W (RTX A4000 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)	RTX A4000 Mobile
TDP	18W-84%	115W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	824.0+541%	128.5