Quadro RTX A6000 vs GeForce RTX 3070
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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 A6000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX A6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3070.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $3,500 for the Quadro RTX A6000, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1601.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1601.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
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 A6000 and GeForce RTX 3070
Quadro RTX A6000
The Quadro RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,798 points. Launch price was $4,649.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX A6000 scores 22,798 and the GeForce RTX 3070 reaches 22,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX A6000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 336 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,798+3% | 22,172 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+83% | 5888 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 38.71 TFLOPS+91% | 20.31 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+4% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 112+17% | 96 |
| TMUs | 336+83% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+81% | 5.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84+83% | 46 |
| Tensor Cores | 336+83% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX A6000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX A6000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Quadro RTX A6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+71% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX A6000 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 220W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin EPS | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 100.8+33% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX A6000 launched at $4649 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 94.3% less ($3300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1606.2% better value.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4649 | $499-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $200-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 110.9+1606% |
| Codename | GA102 | GA104 |
| Release | October 5 2020 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #54 | #63 |
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