Quadro RTX 8000 vs Radeon RX 6700 XT
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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 RX 6700 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (48 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6700 XT.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $230 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 98% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 4209.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4209.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) | ✅More affordable ($230) |
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 RX 6700 XT
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 RX 6700 XT
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,754 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 and the Radeon RX 6700 XT reaches 19,754 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) with 576 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927 | 19,754 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+80% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+23% | 13.21 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2581 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+80% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+800% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+80% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro RTX 8000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 RX 6700 XT has 12 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700 XT) — a 100% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700 XT) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+300% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+100% | 384 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700 XT).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | VCE |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the Radeon RX 6700 XT's 230W — a 12.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 230W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.6 | 85.9+12% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 MSRP and currently averages $9999, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT launched at $479 and now averages $230. The Radeon RX 6700 XT costs 97.7% less ($9769 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 85.9 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) — the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers 4195% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | $479-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | $230-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 85.9+4195% |
| Codename | TU102 | Navi 22 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | March 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #78 | #80 |
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