Quadro RTX 6000 vs Radeon Pro W5700X
Quadro RTX 6000
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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 6000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5700X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (24 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5700X.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | RDNA 1.0 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro W5700X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $999 versus $1,800 for the Quadro RTX 6000, it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 77.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+77.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($999) |
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 Radeon Pro W5700X
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.
Radeon Pro W5700X
The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 6000 scores 17,887 and the Radeon Pro W5700X reaches 17,591 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 6000 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2040 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,887+2% | 17,591 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+100% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+74% | 9.4 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2040 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+100% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 6000 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5700X has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 6000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the Quadro RTX 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | HEVC,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 6000 draws 260W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 23.7% difference. The Radeon Pro W5700X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 205W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 305mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.8 | 85.8+25% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 and now averages $999. The Radeon Pro W5700X costs 44.5% less ($801 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X offers 77.8% better value. The Radeon Pro W5700X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6300 | $999-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $999-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 17.6+78% |
| Codename | TU102 | Navi 10 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | December 11 2019 |
| Ranking | #99 | #130 |
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