Radeon PRO W6800 vs RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,450 versus $2,249 for the Radeon PRO W6800, it costs 36% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 58.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,249) | ✅More affordable ($1,450) |
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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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.
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,669 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation reaches 20,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 48 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 192.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270 | 20,669+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 6144+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.82 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+8% |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz+49% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+25% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 6 MB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+25% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation 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 Radeon PRO W6800 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has 2 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 280 GB/s (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — a 105.7% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+1500% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 ECC |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+106% | 280 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+60% | 160-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation's 70W — a 112.5% difference. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 750W (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 70W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 81.1 | 295.3+264% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation launched at $1999 and now averages $1450. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation costs 35.5% less ($799 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 14.3 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation offers 58.9% better value. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249 | $1999-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249 | $1450-36% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 14.3+59% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | AD104 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #74 | #71 |
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