Quadro RTX A6000 vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
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 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX A6000 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 A6000 and RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
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.
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,167 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX A6000 scores 22,798 and the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile reaches 22,167 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 7,424 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 24.72 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 58 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) with 336 Tensor cores vs 232.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,798+3% | 22,167 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+45% | 7424 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 38.71 TFLOPS+57% | 24.72 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+8% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 112+40% | 80 |
| TMUs | 336+45% | 232 |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+44% | 7.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84+45% | 58 |
| Tensor Cores | 336+45% | 232 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile 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 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile 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 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 77.8% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+300% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+78% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). 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 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile's 110W — a 92.7% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 110W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 150W-70% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin EPS | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 201.5+165% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4649 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | AD104 |
| Release | October 5 2020 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #54 | #64 |
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