Radeon Pro W6900X vs Quadro RTX 6000
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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 W6900X
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6900X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| 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) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,800 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 64% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 185.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+185.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) | ✅More affordable ($1,800) |
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 W6900X and Quadro RTX 6000
Radeon Pro W6900X
The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Quadro RTX 6000
The Quadro RTX 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 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: 17,887 points. Launch price was $6,299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W6900X scores 17,413 and the Quadro RTX 6000 reaches 17,887 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6900X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro RTX 6000 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000). Raw compute: 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 6000). Boost clocks: 2150 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 576.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,413 | 17,887+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+11% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.02 TFLOPS+35% | 16.31 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2150 MHz+21% | 1770 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+33% | 96 |
| TMUs | 320+11% | 288 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 4.5 MB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+11% | 72 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6900X comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 6000 has 24 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 6000) — the Quadro RTX 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6900X draws 300W versus the Quadro RTX 6000's 260W — a 14.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 260W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 120mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.0 | 68.8+19% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $5000, while the Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 and now averages $1800. The Quadro RTX 6000 costs 64% less ($3200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) — the Quadro RTX 6000 offers 182.9% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000-5% | $6300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5000 | $1800-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 9.9+183% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | TU102 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #101 | #99 |
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