Quadro RTX 5000 vs Radeon RX 6700S

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000

2018Core: 1620 MHzBoost: 1815 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 6700S

2022Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

  • Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 380% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,299 MSRPvs$479 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 31.4 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
  • 187.5% higher power demand at 230W vs 80W.

Radeon RX 6700S

2022

Why buy it

  • Costs $1,820 less on MSRP ($479 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
  • Delivers 368.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 31.4 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 80W instead of 230W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 5000 better than Radeon RX 6700S?
Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,443 vs 15,061 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro RTX 5000 is a 2018 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, while Radeon RX 6700S is a 2022 model from an older upper-mid-range class with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6700S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, the stronger feature stack with FSR 3 + AFMF instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon RX 6700S can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $479 MSRP. Quadro RTX 5000 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro RTX 5000 is about 380.0% more expensive on MSRP at $2,299 MSRP versus $479 MSRP, and you are getting 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6700S is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 230W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon RX 6700S make more sense than Quadro RTX 5000?
Yes. Radeon RX 6700S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 230W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $479 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 5000. The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 5000 currently gives you 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6700S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low262 FPS206 FPS
medium248 FPS186 FPS
high217 FPS164 FPS
ultra177 FPS125 FPS
1440p
low239 FPS174 FPS
medium201 FPS142 FPS
high167 FPS124 FPS
ultra140 FPS100 FPS
4K
low135 FPS89 FPS
medium113 FPS75 FPS
high90 FPS60 FPS
ultra82 FPS52 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low470 FPS291 FPS
medium404 FPS241 FPS
high329 FPS190 FPS
ultra280 FPS148 FPS
1440p
low283 FPS183 FPS
medium234 FPS150 FPS
high203 FPS117 FPS
ultra169 FPS94 FPS
4K
low127 FPS99 FPS
medium107 FPS81 FPS
high89 FPS66 FPS
ultra70 FPS50 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low695 FPS678 FPS
medium556 FPS542 FPS
high463 FPS452 FPS
ultra347 FPS339 FPS
1440p
low521 FPS508 FPS
medium417 FPS407 FPS
high347 FPS339 FPS
ultra261 FPS254 FPS
4K
low347 FPS339 FPS
medium278 FPS271 FPS
high232 FPS226 FPS
ultra174 FPS169 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low591 FPS451 FPS
medium506 FPS385 FPS
high428 FPS314 FPS
ultra347 FPS268 FPS
1440p
low475 FPS365 FPS
medium410 FPS312 FPS
high328 FPS241 FPS
ultra261 FPS198 FPS
4K
low296 FPS211 FPS
medium278 FPS173 FPS
high232 FPS161 FPS
ultra174 FPS125 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 5000 and Radeon RX 6700S

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000

The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

AMD

Radeon RX 6700S

The Radeon RX 6700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,061 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 5000 scores 15,443 and the Radeon RX 6700S reaches 15,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 5000 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6700S). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700S). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6700S) with 384 Tensor cores.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
G3D Mark Score
15,443+3%
15,061
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3072+71%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.15 TFLOPS+56%
7.168 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1815 MHz
2000 MHz+10%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
192+71%
112
L1 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
48+71%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The Quadro RTX 5000 uses DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6700S relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The Quadro RTX 5000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 4 Super Resolution
FSR 3
Frame Generation
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 4)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 5000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700S has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700S) — a 100% advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6700S) — the Quadro RTX 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+100%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+100%
224 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6700S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_2)
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6700S). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700S).

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
Encoder
NVENC (7th Gen)
RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder
NVDEC (4th Gen)
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 5000 draws 230W versus the Radeon RX 6700S's 80W — a 96.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6700S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
TDP
230W
80W-65%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
67.1
188.3+181%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700S launched at $479. The Radeon RX 6700S costs 79.2% less ($1820 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 31.4 (Radeon RX 6700S) — the Radeon RX 6700S offers 368.7% better value. The Radeon RX 6700S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).

FeatureQuadro RTX 5000Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP
$2299
$479-79%
Performance per Dollar
6.7
31.4+369%
Codename
TU104
Navi 23
Release
August 13 2018
January 4 2022
Ranking
#143
#151