Quadro RTX A6000 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 38.5% 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-38.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+38.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| 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 (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $590 versus $3,500 for the Quadro RTX A6000, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 721.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+721.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($590) |
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 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX A6000 scores 22,798 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 38.5%. The Quadro RTX A6000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 336 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,798 | 31,578+39% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+40% | 7680 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 38.71 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz | 2610 MHz+45% |
| ROPs | 112+40% | 80 |
| TMUs | 336+40% | 240 |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+40% | 7.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84+40% | 60 |
| Tensor Cores | 336+40% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti 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 Ti) — a 52.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX A6000 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 5.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 285W-5% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-29% | 700W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin EPS | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 285mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 110.8+46% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX A6000 launched at $4649 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 83.1% less ($2910 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 723.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4649 | $799-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $590-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 53.5+723% |
| Codename | GA102 | AD104 |
| Release | October 5 2020 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #54 | #11 |
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