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Quadro RTX 6000
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 6000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 6000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 6000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $1,800 for the Quadro RTX 6000, it costs 91% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1018.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1018.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($160) |
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 6000 and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
Quadro RTX 6000
The Quadro RTX 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,887 points. Launch price was $6,299.
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 6000 scores 17,887 and the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI reaches 17,790 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 6000 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1683 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,887 | 17,790 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+20% | 3840 |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+5% | 1683 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 6000 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) — a 200% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+200% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs PureVideo HD VP7 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC 5.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 6000 draws 260W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI's 300W — a 14.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W-13% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.8+16% | 59.3 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 and now averages $160. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 91.1% less ($1640 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 111.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 1023.2% better value. The Quadro RTX 6000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6300 | $758-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $160-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 111.2+1023% |
| Codename | TU102 | Pascal GP104 SLI |
| Release | August 13 2018 | August 16 2016 |
| Ranking | #99 | #142 |
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