Quadro RTX 6000 vs Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6900X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,800 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 64% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 185.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+185.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,800) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) |
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 W6900X
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 W6900X
The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 6000 scores 17,887 and the Radeon Pro W6900X reaches 17,413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 6000 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2150 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 80 (Radeon Pro W6900X) with 576 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,887+3% | 17,413 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 5120+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 22.02 TFLOPS+35% |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2150 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 96 | 128+33% |
| TMUs | 288 | 320+11% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+350% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 80+11% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 33.3% 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 W6900X) — the Quadro RTX 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| 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 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 6000 draws 260W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 14.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W-13% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.8+19% | 58.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 and now averages $5000. The Quadro RTX 6000 costs 64% less ($3200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the Quadro RTX 6000 offers 182.9% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6300 | $6000-5% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800-64% | $5000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9+183% | 3.5 |
| Codename | TU102 | Navi 21 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #99 | #101 |
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