RTX A4000 Mobile vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
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 5000 (Mobile)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). 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 5000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 5000 (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 A4000 Mobile and Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
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 5000 (Mobile)
The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,832 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000 Mobile scores 14,782 and the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) reaches 14,832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 17.2 TFLOPS (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 3.037 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1695 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,782 | 14,832 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+471% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.2 TFLOPS+466% | 3.037 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz | 1695 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+186% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+468% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A4000 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) — the RTX A4000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)).
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000 Mobile draws 115W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 18W — a 145.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A4000 Mobile) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 Mobile | Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 18W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 128.5 | 824.0+541% |
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