RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile vs Radeon RX 6800
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile 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 Mobile and Radeon RX 6800
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,167 points.
Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile scores 22,167 and the Radeon RX 6800 reaches 22,056 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 24.72 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800) with 232 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,167 | 22,056 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+93% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 24.72 TFLOPS+53% | 16.17 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2105 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 232 | 240+3% |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB+873% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 60+3% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 6800 utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 18.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 512 GB/s+19% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile draws 110W versus the Radeon RX 6800's 250W — a 77.8% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-56% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-77% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 201.5+128% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $579 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $370 |
| Codename | AD104 | Navi 21 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #64 | #65 |
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