AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q
The Radeon RX 9070 XT has 525% better performance than the Quadro P4000 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT has the best value for the money for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 48) and is manufactured on a 4 nm process.
Memory
The RX 9070 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,518 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 644.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 9070 XT includes 4,096 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,660 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,970 MHz. It usually operates at 2,400 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 256 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 128 AI accelerators optimized for AI workloads and 64 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 9070 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 304 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 9070 XT has the 4th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 76.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 98,912 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 165.13. This is the best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The P4000 Max-Q has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The P4000 Max-Q includes 1,792 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,114 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,228 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The P4000 Max-Q has the 156th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 12.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2025 | Q1 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $599 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 350 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 291 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 258 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 239 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 186 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 110 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 139.6 | +27% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 129 | +17% |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 109.8 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | -8% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | -14% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | -22% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | -26% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 5.46 | |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 5.84 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.74 | +23% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | +25% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | +26% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | +41% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | +42% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +50% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | +63% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | +68% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 9070 XT has 525% better performance than the Quadro P4000 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is ranked 4th with a score of 98,912, and the Quadro P4000 Max-Q is ranked 156th with a score of 15,837.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT has the best value for the money for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Radeon RX 9070 XT's 165.13 performance per dollar ranks it 1st among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 104,527 | +6% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 100,190 | +1% |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 98,912 | |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 88,618 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 87,055 | -12% |
| Quadro P3200 Mobile | 16,619 | -83% |
| Radeon RX 5500M | 16,476 | -83% |
| Quadro P4000 Max-Q | 15,837 | -84% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 15,712 | -84% |
| Radeon RX 580 Mobile | 15,223 | -85% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 165.13 | |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 161.42 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 157.86 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 131.48 | -20% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 130.5 | -21% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126.34 | -23% |
| Radeon RX 7900 GRE | 122.28 | -26% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 119.81 | -27% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | -27% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 30,530 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 26,837 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 151,649 (+102.38%) | 74,933 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 64,925 (+427.33%) | 12,312 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 223,151 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 67,978 (+404.21%) | 13,482 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 105 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 26,890 (+196.05%) | 9,083 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,336 (+92.78%) | 693 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 48 | GP104 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Size | 4 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 53,900 million | 7,200 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 644.6 Gb/s | 192.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,518 MHz | 1,502 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 304 W | 100 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 4,096 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,792 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 64 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 14 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 256 | 112 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 128 | 64 |
| AI Accelerators | 128 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | 64 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,660 MHz | 1,114 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,970 MHz | 1,228 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 2,400 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 380.2 GPixel/s | 78.59 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 760.3 GTexel/s | 137.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 48.66 TFLOPS | 4.4 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.52 TFLOPS | 137.5 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Quadro P4000 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.