Quadro RTX 8000 vs Radeon PRO W6800
Quadro RTX 8000
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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 8000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 8000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon PRO W6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $2,249 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 78% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 352.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+352.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) | ✅More affordable ($2,249) |
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 8000 and Radeon PRO W6800
Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 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: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Radeon PRO W6800
The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 and the Radeon PRO W6800 reaches 20,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the Radeon PRO W6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2320 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 60 (Radeon PRO W6800) with 576 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927 | 20,270+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+20% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 17.82 TFLOPS+9% |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2320 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 288+20% | 240 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+500% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+20% | 60 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6800 has 32 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) — a 33.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+50% | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+33% | 576 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8000 draws 260W versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 250W — a 3.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W6800). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 250W-4% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.6 | 81.1+6% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 MSRP and currently averages $9999, while the Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 and now averages $2249. The Radeon PRO W6800 costs 77.5% less ($7750 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) — the Radeon PRO W6800 offers 350% better value. The Radeon PRO W6800 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | $2249-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | $2249-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 9.0+350% |
| Codename | TU102 | Navi 21 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | June 8 2021 |
| Ranking | #78 | #74 |
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