
Radeon RX 6700S vs Quadro RTX 4000

Radeon RX 6700S
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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 RX 6700S
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6700S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700S | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 6700S, it costs 27% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 35.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700S | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅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 RX 6700S and Quadro RTX 4000

Radeon RX 6700S
The Radeon RX 6700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,061 points.

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 RX 6700S scores 15,061 and the Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 14,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 288.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700S | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,061 | 14,925 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2304+29% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.168 TFLOPS | 7.119 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+29% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 | 144+29% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.3 MB+360% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 36+29% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700S | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 100% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700S | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 448 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700S | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6700S) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700S | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 2 Media Engine | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6700S draws 80W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700S | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-50% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 188.3+102% | 93.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700S launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 and now averages $220. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 26.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.2 (Radeon RX 6700S) vs 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 35.1% better value. The Radeon RX 6700S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700S | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $479-47% | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $220-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.2 | 67.8+35% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | TU104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | November 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #151 | #154 |
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