RTX A4000 vs Quadro RTX 8000
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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
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 8000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (48 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4000.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| 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 $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 779% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A4000 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+779%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,111) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) |
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 RTX 8000
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 RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000 scores 19,463 and the Quadro RTX 8000 reaches 19,927 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 RTX 8000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX A4000) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 8000) with 192 Tensor cores vs 576.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,463 | 19,927+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+33% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+18% | 16.31 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1770 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 192 | 288+50% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+33% | 4.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 72+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 576+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 48 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 768 GB/s+71% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 draws 140W versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 260W — a 60% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 8000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-46% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 139.0+81% | 76.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000 launched at $1111 MSRP and currently averages $1111, while the Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 and now averages $9999. The RTX A4000 costs 88.9% less ($8888 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.5 (RTX A4000) vs 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) — the RTX A4000 offers 775% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1111-89% | $9999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1111-89% | $9999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.5+775% | 2.0 |
| Codename | GA104 | TU102 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #85 | #78 |
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