Quadro RTX 8000 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
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 RX 9060 XT 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $349 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2779% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2779%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) | ✅More affordable ($349) |
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 9060 XT 16GB
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 9060 XT 16GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the RDNA 4 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2530 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB reaches 20,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB uses RDNA 4, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2530 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927 | 20,024 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+125% | 2048 |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2530 MHz+43% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX 9060 XT 16GB has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — a 140% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+200% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+140% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| 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 VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB's 75W — a 110.4% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 75W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.6 | 267.0+249% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 MSRP and currently averages $9999, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB costs 96.5% less ($9650 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 57.4 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers 2770% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | $349-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | $349-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 57.4+2770% |
| Codename | TU102 | — |
| Release | August 13 2018 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #78 | #45 |
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