RTX A4000H vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
RTX A4000H
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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 A4000H
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4000H.
| Insight | RTX A4000H | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 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 (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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 A4000H and Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
RTX A4000H
The RTX A4000H 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: 11,815 points.
Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000H scores 11,815 and the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000H is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000H) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX A4000H) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) with 192 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,815 | 12,173+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+140% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+171% | 7.066 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz+13% | 1380 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+140% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+20% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 320+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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 A4000H lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 192-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000H) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RTX A4000H) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: None vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: None (RTX A4000H) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | None | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | None | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000H draws 140W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 54.5% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A4000H) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 80W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.4 | 152.2+80% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $927 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | TU104 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #226 | #220 |
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