Radeon RX 6800S vs Quadro RTX 5000
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 RTX 5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| 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 (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $692 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6800S, it costs 14% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 12.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅More affordable ($692) |
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 RTX 5000
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 RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 and the Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 15,443 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 384.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,841+3% | 15,443 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3072+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS | 11.15 TFLOPS+30% |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+16% | 1815 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 192+50% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 48+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 RTX 5000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 5000) — a 75% advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000) — the Quadro RTX 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 2 Media Engine | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | RDNA 2 Media Engine | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 230W — a 78.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-57% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 158.4+136% | 67.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299 and now averages $692. The Quadro RTX 5000 costs 13.5% less ($108 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 22.3 (Quadro RTX 5000) — the Quadro RTX 5000 offers 12.6% better value. The Radeon RX 6800S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800-65% | $2299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $692-14% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.8 | 22.3+13% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | TU104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #135 | #143 |
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