Radeon PRO W6800 vs Quadro RTX 8000
Radeon PRO W6800
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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 Radeon PRO W6800
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 8000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 8000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon PRO W6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $2,249 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 78% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 352.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+352.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($2,249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) |
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 Radeon PRO W6800 and Quadro RTX 8000
Radeon PRO W6800
The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the Quadro RTX 8000 reaches 19,927 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro RTX 8000 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 576.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270+2% | 19,927 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4608+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.82 TFLOPS+9% | 16.31 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz+31% | 1770 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 240 | 288+20% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4.5 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 72+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 33.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB | 48 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 768 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 260W — a 3.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 8000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-4% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 81.1+6% | 76.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 and now averages $9999. The Radeon PRO W6800 costs 77.5% less ($7750 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) — the Radeon PRO W6800 offers 350% better value. The Radeon PRO W6800 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249-78% | $9999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249-78% | $9999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0+350% | 2.0 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | TU102 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #74 | #78 |
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