Radeon Pro W6800X vs Quadro GV100
Radeon Pro W6800X
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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
Performance Per Dollar Quadro GV100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro GV100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W6800X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro W6800X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $2,799 versus $8,999 for the Quadro GV100, it costs 69% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 204.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+204.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($2,799) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,999) |
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 W6800X and Quadro GV100
Radeon Pro W6800X
The Radeon Pro W6800X 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 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.
Quadro GV100
The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W6800X scores 18,000 versus the Quadro GV100's 19,013 — the Quadro GV100 leads by 5.6%. The Radeon Pro W6800X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 2087 MHz vs 1627 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,000 | 19,013+6% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Volta |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 5120+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.03 TFLOPS | 16.66 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 2087 MHz+28% | 1627 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 128+33% |
| TMUs | 240 | 320+33% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 10 MB+1233% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 32 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 77.8% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+78% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 4096-bit+1500% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6800X draws 200W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon Pro W6800X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-20% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 120mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.0+18% | 76.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799 MSRP and currently averages $2799, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999 and now averages $8999. The Radeon Pro W6800X costs 68.9% less ($6200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the Radeon Pro W6800X offers 204.8% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2799-69% | $8999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2799-69% | $8999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4+205% | 2.1 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GV100 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | March 27 2018 |
| Ranking | #158 | #89 |
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