RTX A4000 vs Quadro GV100
RTX A4000
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Quadro GV100
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000
Performance Per Dollar Quadro GV100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GV100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,111 versus $8,999 for the Quadro GV100, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 729.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+729.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,111) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,999) |
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 and Quadro GV100
RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.
Quadro GV100
The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000 scores 19,463 and the Quadro GV100 reaches 19,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 is built on Ampere while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1627 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,463+2% | 19,013 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Volta |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+20% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+15% | 16.66 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1627 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 96 | 128+33% |
| TMUs | 192 | 320+67% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB | 10 MB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 640+233% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A4000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 128.6% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+129% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 4096-bit+2033% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000 draws 140W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 56.4% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-44% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 139.0+83% | 76.1 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000 launched at $1111 MSRP and currently averages $1111, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999 and now averages $8999. The RTX A4000 costs 87.7% less ($7888 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.5 (RTX A4000) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the RTX A4000 offers 733.3% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1111-88% | $8999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1111-88% | $8999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.5+733% | 2.1 |
| Codename | GA104 | GV100 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | March 27 2018 |
| Ranking | #85 | #89 |
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