Quadro RTX 8000 vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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.
RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) with 576 Tensor cores vs 400.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927 | 20,312+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 12800+178% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 65.28 TFLOPS+300% |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2550 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 96 | 176+83% |
| TMUs | 288 | 400+39% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 12.5 MB+178% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 72 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 100+39% |
| Tensor Cores | 576+44% | 400 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 8000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU 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 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+200% | 16 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 | 72 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12.2 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 175W — a 39.1% difference. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). 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 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 175W-33% |
| 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 | 116.1+52% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | — |
| Codename | TU102 | AD102 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | August 9 2023 |
| Ranking | #78 | #16 |
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