Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
RTX A4000 vs Quadro P5000
Combined performance score
RTX A4000 outperforms Quadro P5000 by 57% in our combined benchmark results.
General info
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
Place in performance ranking | 163 | 52 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Value for money | 9.90 | 10.92 |
Architecture | Pascal (2016−2021) | Ampere (2020−2022) |
GPU code name | GP104 | GA104 |
Market segment | Workstation | Workstation |
Release date | 1 October 2016 (7 years old) | 12 April 2021 (2 years old) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $2,499 | no data |
Current price | $1270 (0.5x MSRP) | $1112 |
RTX A4000 has 10% better value for money than Quadro P5000.
Technical specs
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
Pipelines / CUDA cores | 2048 | 6144 |
Core clock speed | 1607 MHz | no data |
Boost clock speed | 1733 MHz | 1560 MHz |
Number of transistors | 7,200 million | 17,400 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 8 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 140 Watt |
Texture fill rate | 277.3 | 299.5 |
Floating-point performance | 8,873 gflops | no data |
Size and compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Length | 267 mm | 241 mm |
Width | 2-slot | 1-slot |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
Memory
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
Maximum RAM amount | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 9016 MHz | 14 GB/s |
Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448.0 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | no data |
Video outputs and ports
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 4x DisplayPort | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a |
Display Port | 1.4 | no data |
Technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
Optimus | + | no data |
3D Stereo | + | no data |
Mosaic | + | no data |
nView Display Management | + | no data |
Optimus | + | no data |
API support
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.7 |
OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 3.0 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.3 |
CUDA | 6.1 | 8.6 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
RTX A4000 outperforms Quadro P5000 by 57% in our combined benchmark results.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Benchmark coverage: 25%
RTX A4000 outperforms Quadro P5000 by 57% in Passmark.
GeekBench 5 OpenCL
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses OpenCL API by Khronos Group.
Benchmark coverage: 9%
RTX A4000 outperforms Quadro P5000 by 148% in GeekBench 5 OpenCL.
GeekBench 5 Vulkan
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses Vulkan API by AMD & Khronos Group.
Benchmark coverage: 5%
RTX A4000 outperforms Quadro P5000 by 99% in GeekBench 5 Vulkan.
GeekBench 5 CUDA
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses CUDA API by NVIDIA.
Benchmark coverage: 4%
RTX A4000 outperforms Quadro P5000 by 176% in GeekBench 5 CUDA.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
Full HD | 95
−47.4%
| 140−150
+47.4%
|
4K | 41
−46.3%
| 60−65
+46.3%
|
Performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
−48.1%
|
80−85
+48.1%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 60−65
−50%
|
90−95
+50%
|
Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 55−60
−51.8%
|
85−90
+51.8%
|
Battlefield 5 | 95−100
−53.1%
|
150−160
+53.1%
|
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 85−90
−51.2%
|
130−140
+51.2%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
−48.1%
|
80−85
+48.1%
|
Far Cry 5 | 80−85
−46.3%
|
120−130
+46.3%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 80−85
−50%
|
120−130
+50%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 100−110
−56.9%
|
160−170
+56.9%
|
Hitman 3 | 95−100
−51.5%
|
150−160
+51.5%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 65−70
−44.9%
|
100−105
+44.9%
|
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 50−55
−56.9%
|
80−85
+56.9%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 70−75
−48.6%
|
110−120
+48.6%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 60−65
−50%
|
90−95
+50%
|
Full HD
High Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 60−65
−50%
|
90−95
+50%
|
Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 55−60
−51.8%
|
85−90
+51.8%
|
Battlefield 5 | 95−100
−53.1%
|
150−160
+53.1%
|
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 85−90
−51.2%
|
130−140
+51.2%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
−48.1%
|
80−85
+48.1%
|
Far Cry 5 | 80−85
−46.3%
|
120−130
+46.3%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 80−85
−50%
|
120−130
+50%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 100−110
−56.9%
|
160−170
+56.9%
|
Hitman 3 | 95−100
−51.5%
|
150−160
+51.5%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 65−70
−44.9%
|
100−105
+44.9%
|
Metro Exodus | 55−60
−54.5%
|
85−90
+54.5%
|
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 50−55
−56.9%
|
80−85
+56.9%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 70−75
−48.6%
|
110−120
+48.6%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 98
−53.1%
|
150−160
+53.1%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 60−65
−50%
|
90−95
+50%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 60−65
−50%
|
90−95
+50%
|
Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 55−60
−51.8%
|
85−90
+51.8%
|
Battlefield 5 | 95−100
−53.1%
|
150−160
+53.1%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 50−55
−48.1%
|
80−85
+48.1%
|
Far Cry 5 | 80−85
−46.3%
|
120−130
+46.3%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 80−85
−50%
|
120−130
+50%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 100−110
−56.9%
|
160−170
+56.9%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 53
−50.9%
|
80−85
+50.9%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 60−65
−50%
|
90−95
+50%
|
1440p
High Preset
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 50−55
−56.9%
|
80−85
+56.9%
|
Hitman 3 | 55−60
−51.8%
|
85−90
+51.8%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 40−45
−51.2%
|
65−70
+51.2%
|
Metro Exodus | 30−35
−47.1%
|
50−55
+47.1%
|
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 24−27
−40%
|
35−40
+40%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 45−50
−55.6%
|
70−75
+55.6%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 35−40
−57.1%
|
55−60
+57.1%
|
Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 30−35
−47.1%
|
50−55
+47.1%
|
Battlefield 5 | 65−70
−44.9%
|
100−105
+44.9%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 21−24
−52.2%
|
35−40
+52.2%
|
Far Cry 5 | 55−60
−49.1%
|
85−90
+49.1%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 60−65
−55.7%
|
95−100
+55.7%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 65−70
−51.5%
|
100−105
+51.5%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 40−45
−54.8%
|
65−70
+54.8%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 27−30
−48.1%
|
40−45
+48.1%
|
4K
High Preset
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 27−30
−48.1%
|
40−45
+48.1%
|
Hitman 3 | 30−35
−45.2%
|
45−50
+45.2%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 21−24
−36.4%
|
30−33
+36.4%
|
Metro Exodus | 21−24
−42.9%
|
30−33
+42.9%
|
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 16−18
−41.2%
|
24−27
+41.2%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 24−27
−45.8%
|
35−40
+45.8%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 36
−52.8%
|
55−60
+52.8%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 21−24
−42.9%
|
30−33
+42.9%
|
Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 18−20
−42.1%
|
27−30
+42.1%
|
Battlefield 5 | 35−40
−53.8%
|
60−65
+53.8%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 9−10
−55.6%
|
14−16
+55.6%
|
Far Cry 5 | 27−30
−55.2%
|
45−50
+55.2%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 30−35
−56.3%
|
50−55
+56.3%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
−47.7%
|
65−70
+47.7%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 16−18
−50%
|
24−27
+50%
|
This is how Quadro P5000 and RTX A4000 compete in popular games:
1080p resolution:
- RTX A4000 is 47.4% faster than Quadro P5000
4K resolution:
- RTX A4000 is 46.3% faster than Quadro P5000
Advantages and disadvantages
Performance score | 31.83 | 50.07 |
Recency | 1 October 2016 | 12 April 2021 |
Chip lithography | 16 nm | 8 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 140 Watt |
The RTX A4000 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro P5000 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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