Radeon RX 9070 GRE vs Quadro RTX A6000
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Quadro RTX A6000 with Radeon RX 9070 GRE, including specs and performance data.
RTX A6000 outperforms RX 9070 GRE by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 52 | 65 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 4.84 | 52.70 |
| Power efficiency | 13.54 | 16.77 |
| Architecture | Ampere (2020−2025) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) |
| GPU code name | GA102 | Navi 48 |
| Market segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 5 October 2020 (4 years ago) | 8 May 2025 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $4,649 | $549 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.
RX 9070 GRE has 989% better value for money than RTX A6000.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 10752 | 3072 |
| Core clock speed | 1410 MHz | 1420 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1800 MHz | 2790 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 28,300 million | 53,900 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 300 Watt | 220 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 604.8 | 535.7 |
| Floating-point processing power | 38.71 TFLOPS | 34.28 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 112 | 96 |
| TMUs | 336 | 192 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 96 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 | 48 |
Form factor & 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 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Length | 267 mm | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | 8-pin EPS | 2x 8-pin |
VRAM capacity and type
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 | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 48 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory bus width | 384 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 2250 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 768.0 GB/s | 432.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | + | + |
Connectivity and outputs
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 | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1a |
| HDMI | - | + |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| CUDA | 8.6 | - |
| DLSS | + | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. 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.
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 | 158
+12.9%
| 140−150
−12.9%
|
| 1440p | 123
+11.8%
| 110−120
−11.8%
|
| 4K | 106
+11.6%
| 95−100
−11.6%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 29.42
−650%
| 3.92
+650%
|
| 1440p | 37.80
−657%
| 4.99
+657%
|
| 4K | 43.86
−659%
| 5.78
+659%
|
- RX 9070 GRE has 650% lower cost per frame in 1080p
- RX 9070 GRE has 657% lower cost per frame in 1440p
- RX 9070 GRE has 659% lower cost per frame in 4K
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 270−280
+11.6%
|
250−260
−11.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 130−140
+10.8%
|
120−130
−10.8%
|
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 160−170
+14.3%
|
140−150
−14.3%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 150−160
+13.6%
|
140−150
−13.6%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 270−280
+11.6%
|
250−260
−11.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 130−140
+10.8%
|
120−130
−10.8%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 52
+15.6%
|
45−50
−15.6%
|
| Fortnite | 240−250
+10.5%
|
220−230
−10.5%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 200−210
+16.1%
|
180−190
−16.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 160−170
+17.9%
|
140−150
−17.9%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+16.7%
|
150−160
−16.7%
|
| Valorant | 290−300
+10.4%
|
270−280
−10.4%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 150−160
+13.6%
|
140−150
−13.6%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 270−280
+11.6%
|
250−260
−11.6%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 280−290
+12%
|
250−260
−12%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 130−140
+10.8%
|
120−130
−10.8%
|
| Dota 2 | 139
+15.8%
|
120−130
−15.8%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 53
+17.8%
|
45−50
−17.8%
|
| Fortnite | 240−250
+10.5%
|
220−230
−10.5%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 200−210
+16.1%
|
180−190
−16.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 160−170
+17.9%
|
140−150
−17.9%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 128
+16.4%
|
110−120
−16.4%
|
| Metro Exodus | 98
+15.3%
|
85−90
−15.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+16.7%
|
150−160
−16.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 307
+13.7%
|
270−280
−13.7%
|
| Valorant | 290−300
+10.4%
|
270−280
−10.4%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 150−160
+13.6%
|
140−150
−13.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 130−140
+10.8%
|
120−130
−10.8%
|
| Dota 2 | 131
+19.1%
|
110−120
−19.1%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 52
+15.6%
|
45−50
−15.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 200−210
+16.1%
|
180−190
−16.1%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+16.7%
|
150−160
−16.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 180
+12.5%
|
160−170
−12.5%
|
| Valorant | 290−300
+10.4%
|
270−280
−10.4%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 240−250
+10.5%
|
220−230
−10.5%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 150−160
+10.7%
|
140−150
−10.7%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 350−400
+13.1%
|
350−400
−13.1%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 96
+12.9%
|
85−90
−12.9%
|
| Metro Exodus | 84
+12%
|
75−80
−12%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+16.7%
|
150−160
−16.7%
|
| Valorant | 300−350
+13.3%
|
300−310
−13.3%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 130−140
+10.8%
|
120−130
−10.8%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 70−75
+10.8%
|
65−70
−10.8%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 52
+15.6%
|
45−50
−15.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 170−180
+14.7%
|
150−160
−14.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 120−130
+20%
|
100−105
−20%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 150−160
+16.2%
|
130−140
−16.2%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 70−75
+16.7%
|
60−65
−16.7%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 155
+10.7%
|
140−150
−10.7%
|
| Metro Exodus | 70
+16.7%
|
60−65
−16.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 146
+12.3%
|
130−140
−12.3%
|
| Valorant | 300−350
+10.4%
|
280−290
−10.4%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 90−95
+15%
|
80−85
−15%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 70−75
+16.7%
|
60−65
−16.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 30−35
+13.3%
|
30−33
−13.3%
|
| Dota 2 | 128
+16.4%
|
110−120
−16.4%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 50
+11.1%
|
45−50
−11.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 120−130
+11.8%
|
110−120
−11.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 95−100
+11.8%
|
85−90
−11.8%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 75−80
+12.9%
|
70−75
−12.9%
|
This is how RTX A6000 and RX 9070 GRE compete in popular games:
- RTX A6000 is 13% faster in 1080p
- RTX A6000 is 12% faster in 1440p
- RTX A6000 is 12% faster in 4K
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 53.30 | 48.41 |
| Recency | 5 October 2020 | 8 May 2025 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 48 GB | 12 GB |
| Chip lithography | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 300 Watt | 220 Watt |
RTX A6000 has a 10.1% higher aggregate performance score, and a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount.
RX 9070 GRE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 36.4% lower power consumption.
The Quadro RTX A6000 is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon RX 9070 GRE in performance tests.
Be aware that Quadro RTX A6000 is a workstation graphics card while Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a desktop one.
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