Quadro RTX 4000 vs Radeon Pro W5700

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000

2018Core: 1005 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro W5700

2019Core: 1243 MHzBoost: 1930 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 4000

2018

Why buy it

  • 20.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Draws 160W instead of 205W, a 45W reduction.
  • Measures 241mm instead of 267mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W5700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 12.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $899 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

Radeon Pro W5700

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $100 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
  • More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 28.1% higher power demand at 205W vs 160W.
  • 10.8% longer card at 267mm vs 241mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 better than Radeon Pro W5700?
Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 3.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon Pro W5700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023), 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?
Quadro RTX 4000 is about 12.5% more expensive on MSRP at $899 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 20.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro RTX 4000 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro W5700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
When does Radeon Pro W5700 make more sense than Quadro RTX 4000?
Yes. Radeon Pro W5700 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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 4000. The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 4000 currently gives you 3.8% higher G3D Mark and 20.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon Pro W5700 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 4000Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low129 FPS150 FPS
medium111 FPS132 FPS
high92 FPS113 FPS
ultra63 FPS95 FPS
1440p
low105 FPS127 FPS
medium87 FPS104 FPS
high67 FPS88 FPS
ultra46 FPS76 FPS
4K
low46 FPS74 FPS
medium40 FPS62 FPS
high28 FPS47 FPS
ultra24 FPS41 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low270 FPS226 FPS
medium225 FPS190 FPS
high185 FPS138 FPS
ultra156 FPS99 FPS
1440p
low203 FPS146 FPS
medium168 FPS122 FPS
high136 FPS93 FPS
ultra109 FPS67 FPS
4K
low117 FPS78 FPS
medium100 FPS66 FPS
high80 FPS54 FPS
ultra58 FPS39 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low672 FPS647 FPS
medium537 FPS518 FPS
high448 FPS431 FPS
ultra336 FPS324 FPS
1440p
low504 FPS485 FPS
medium403 FPS388 FPS
high336 FPS324 FPS
ultra252 FPS243 FPS
4K
low336 FPS324 FPS
medium269 FPS259 FPS
high224 FPS216 FPS
ultra168 FPS162 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low248 FPS332 FPS
medium215 FPS284 FPS
high172 FPS235 FPS
ultra145 FPS196 FPS
1440p
low190 FPS275 FPS
medium168 FPS236 FPS
high132 FPS181 FPS
ultra108 FPS146 FPS
4K
low113 FPS147 FPS
medium95 FPS116 FPS
high77 FPS101 FPS
ultra58 FPS84 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 and Radeon Pro W5700

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

AMD

Radeon Pro W5700

The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 and the Radeon Pro W5700 reaches 14,380 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro W5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1930 MHz.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
G3D Mark Score
14,925+4%
14,380
Architecture
Turing
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
12 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2304
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.119 TFLOPS
8.893 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock
1545 MHz
1930 MHz+25%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
144
144
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 Radeon Pro W5700 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
DirectX
12.2+2%
12.0
Vulkan
1.1
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
Encoder
NVENC 7.0
VCN 2.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP10
VCN 2.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro W5700's 205W — a 24.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
TDP
160W-22%
205W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
93.3+33%
70.1
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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700 launched at $799. The Radeon Pro W5700 costs 11.1% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 18.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) — the Radeon Pro W5700 offers 8.4% better value. The Radeon Pro W5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP
$899
$799-11%
Performance per Dollar
16.6
18.0+8%
Codename
TU104
Navi 10
Release
November 13 2018
November 19 2019
Ranking
#154
#163