RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs Quadro RTX A6000
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX A6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX A6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (48 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX A6000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and Quadro RTX A6000
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,119 points.
Quadro RTX A6000
The Quadro RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,798 points. Launch price was $4,649.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 22,119 and the Quadro RTX A6000 reaches 22,798 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX A6000 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000). Raw compute: 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1800 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 84 (Quadro RTX A6000) with 192 Tensor cores vs 336.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,119 | 22,798+3% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 10752+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 26.73 TFLOPS | 38.71 TFLOPS+45% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1800 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 64 | 112+75% |
| TMUs | 192 | 336+75% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB | 10.5 MB+75% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 84+75% |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 336+75% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 A6000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro RTX A6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX A6000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX A6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX A6000) — a 77.8% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 48 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 768 GB/s+78% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 110W versus the Quadro RTX A6000's 300W — a 92.7% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro RTX A6000). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin EPS. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-63% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-70% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin EPS |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 201.1+165% | 76.0 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $4649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $3500 |
| Codename | AD104 | GA102 |
| Release | August 9 2023 | October 5 2020 |
| Ranking | #47 | #54 |
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