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 8000

2018

Why buy it

✅23.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅200% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 192).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 48 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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800% HIGHER MSRP
$9,999 MSRPvs$1,111 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 17.5 G3D/$ ($9,999 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 260W vs 140W.
❌10.8% longer card at 267mm vs 241mm.

RTX A4000

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,888 less on MSRP ($1,111 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 779% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.5 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($1,111 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 140W instead of 260W, a 120W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 267mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 8000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 8000

2018

RTX A4000

2021

Why buy it

✅23.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅200% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 192).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 16 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,888 less on MSRP ($1,111 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 779% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.5 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($1,111 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 140W instead of 260W, a 120W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 267mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 48 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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800% HIGHER MSRP
$9,999 MSRPvs$1,111 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 17.5 G3D/$ ($9,999 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 260W vs 140W.
❌10.8% longer card at 267mm vs 241mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 8000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 8000 better than RTX A4000?

Yes. Quadro RTX 8000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX 8000 averages 23.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,927 vs 19,463 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro RTX 8000 is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while RTX A4000 is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

RTX A4000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018 and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro RTX 8000 is about 800.0% more expensive on MSRP at $9,999 MSRP versus $1,111 MSRP, and you are getting 23.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.4% higher G3D Mark. RTX A4000 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 8000 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, RTX A4000 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does RTX A4000 make more sense than Quadro RTX 8000?

Yes. RTX A4000 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 (140W vs 260W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $1,111 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 8000. The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 8000 currently gives you 2.4% higher G3D Mark and 23.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. RTX A4000 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.

Quadro RTX 8000 Benchmark Check

RTX A4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
1080p
low	205 FPS	166 FPS
medium	190 FPS	148 FPS
high	166 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	146 FPS
medium	158 FPS	124 FPS
high	130 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	70 FPS
medium	100 FPS	60 FPS
high	77 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
1080p
low	499 FPS	261 FPS
medium	442 FPS	219 FPS
high	343 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	325 FPS	187 FPS
medium	274 FPS	150 FPS
high	223 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	153 FPS	95 FPS
medium	135 FPS	78 FPS
high	113 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
1080p
low	897 FPS	873 FPS
medium	717 FPS	701 FPS
high	598 FPS	584 FPS
ultra	448 FPS	438 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	657 FPS
medium	538 FPS	526 FPS
high	448 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	448 FPS	438 FPS
medium	359 FPS	350 FPS
high	299 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
1080p
low	673 FPS	282 FPS
medium	605 FPS	246 FPS
high	515 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	448 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	544 FPS	217 FPS
medium	487 FPS	193 FPS
high	418 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	355 FPS	132 FPS
medium	323 FPS	113 FPS
high	297 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	73 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 8000 and RTX A4000

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 and the RTX A4000 reaches 19,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 48 (RTX A4000) with 576 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
G3D Mark Score	19,927+2%	19,463
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608	6144+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.31 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+13%	1560 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	288+50%	192
L1 Cache	4.5 MB	6 MB+33%
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+50%	48
Tensor Cores	576+200%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 8000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
VRAM Capacity	48 GB+200%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	768 GB/s+71%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000).

Feature	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
Encoder	NVENC 7.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP10	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 60% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 650W (RTX A4000). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 8000	RTX A4000
TDP	260W	140W-46%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	76.6	139.0+81%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 MSRP, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111. The RTX A4000 costs 88.9% less ($8888 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the RTX A4000 offers 775% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).