Quadro RTX A6000 vs GeForce RTX 4070
Quadro RTX A6000
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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 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX A6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-18.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+18.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $3,500 for the Quadro RTX A6000, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 651.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+651.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($550) |
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 4070
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 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX A6000 scores 22,798 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 18.1%. The Quadro RTX A6000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 336 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,798 | 26,919+18% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+83% | 5888 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 38.71 TFLOPS+33% | 29.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz | 2475 MHz+38% |
| ROPs | 112+75% | 64 |
| TMUs | 336+83% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+81% | 5.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84+83% | 46 |
| Tensor Cores | 336+83% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 A6000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX A6000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The Quadro RTX A6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 52.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+300% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+52% | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX A6000 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 200W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin EPS | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 304mm |
| Height | 111mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 134.6+77% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX A6000 launched at $4649 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 84.3% less ($2950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 652.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4649 | $599-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $550-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 48.9+652% |
| Codename | GA102 | AD104 |
| Release | October 5 2020 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #54 | #32 |
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