Radeon Pro W6800X Duo vs Quadro RTX 4000
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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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 W6800X Duo
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (64 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $4,999 for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo, it costs 96% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2200.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2200.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,999) | ✅More affordable ($220) |
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 W6800X Duo and Quadro RTX 4000
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo scores 14,742 and the Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 14,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1967 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 ×2 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 288.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,742 | 14,925+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 ×2+67% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2+112% | 7.119 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1967 MHz+27% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 ×2+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240 ×2+67% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2.3 MB+207% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 ×2+67% | 36 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 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 W6800X Duo lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6800X Duo comes with 64 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+29% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8+100% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo draws 400W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 160W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 120mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 36.9 | 93.3+153% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 MSRP and currently averages $4999, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 and now averages $220. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 95.6% less ($4779 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 2237.9% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | $899-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4999 | $220-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 67.8+2238% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | TU104 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | November 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #157 | #154 |
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