
RTX A4000 Mobile vs Quadro RTX 4000

RTX A4000 Mobile
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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 A4000 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4000 Mobile.
| Insight | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 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 A4000 Mobile and Quadro RTX 4000

RTX A4000 Mobile
The RTX A4000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,782 points.

Quadro RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000 Mobile scores 14,782 and the Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 14,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 17.2 TFLOPS (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 160 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,782 | 14,925 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+122% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.2 TFLOPS+142% | 7.119 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz+9% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+11% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+117% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+11% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 288+80% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 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 A4000 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000 Mobile draws 115W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The RTX A4000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-28% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 128.5+38% | 93.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $220 |
| Codename | GA104 | TU104 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | November 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #159 | #154 |
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