
RTX 5000 Ada Generation vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

RTX 5000 Ada Generation
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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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel).
| Insight | RTX 5000 Ada Generation | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $4,095 for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1251.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 5000 Ada Generation | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1251.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,095) | ✅More affordable ($300) |
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 5000 Ada Generation and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

RTX 5000 Ada Generation
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 points.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation scores 30,269 and the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) reaches 29,964 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 100 RT cores (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) with 400 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | RTX 5000 Ada Generation | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30,269+1% | 29,964 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 12800+400% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 65.28 TFLOPS+717% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2550 MHz+63% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+175% | 64 |
| TMUs | 400+150% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 12.5 MB+400% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+1700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 100+150% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 400+25% | 320 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX 5000 Ada Generation | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) has 8 GB. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 5000 Ada Generation | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 ECC | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+1700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | RTX 5000 Ada Generation | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).
| Feature | RTX 5000 Ada Generation | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation draws 250W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 77.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX 5000 Ada Generation | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 110W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 121.1 | 272.4+125% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $4095, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900 and now averages $300. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) costs 92.7% less ($3795 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 99.9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers 1250% better value. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | RTX 5000 Ada Generation | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4000 | $900-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4095 | $300-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 99.9+1250% |
| Codename | AD102 | TU104 |
| Release | August 9 2023 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #16 | #201 |
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