Radeon RX 6800S vs Quadro P6000
Radeon RX 6800S
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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 6800S
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6800S is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 6800S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+193%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6800S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $800 versus $1,500 for the Quadro P6000, it costs 47% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 91.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+91.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($800) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) |
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 6800S and Quadro P6000
Radeon RX 6800S
The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.
Quadro P6000
The Quadro P6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 and the Quadro P6000 reaches 15,512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro P6000 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 3,840 (Quadro P6000). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,841+2% | 15,512 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3840+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS | 12.63 TFLOPS+47% |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+28% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 240+88% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.4 MB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 Quadro P6000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P6000 has 23 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 193% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) — a 68.8% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 3 MB (Quadro P6000) — the Quadro P6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 23.438 GB+193% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 432 GB/s+69% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.1 (Quadro P6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 2 Media Engine | NVENC 5.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | RDNA 2 Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the Quadro P6000's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (Quadro P6000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 158.4+155% | 62.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the Quadro P6000 launched at $5999 and now averages $1500. The Radeon RX 6800S costs 46.7% less ($700 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 10.3 (Quadro P6000) — the Radeon RX 6800S offers 92.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6800S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro P6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800-87% | $5999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800-47% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.8+92% | 10.3 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | GP102 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | October 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #135 | #141 |
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