NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 24GB GDDR6 workstation
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
Professionals running certified workstation apps that need 24GB of VRAM, ECC-class reliability, and ISV-validated drivers where a gaming card simply won't cut it.
Gamers and creators who want top-tier 4K performance, excellent cooling, and strong overclocking headroom without spending Quadro money.
Key Differences
- The ZOTAC has 10,752 CUDA cores and a 2,730 MHz boost clock vs the Quadro's 4,608 cores and 1,560 MHz boost, which translates to a 35,666 vs 17,707 PassMark G3D score. That's roughly double the raw throughput.
- VRAM is the Quadro's one clear hardware win: 24GB on a 384-bit bus vs 16GB on a 256-bit bus. If your workload needs more than 16GB of frame buffer, the ZOTAC simply can't hang.
- Memory tech is a generation apart. The ZOTAC runs GDDR7 while the Quadro is stuck on GDDR6, meaning the newer card moves data faster despite the narrower bus.
- The ZOTAC pulls 360W under load vs the Quadro's 295W, but it also ships with a triple-fan cooler that owners consistently praise for keeping temps under 70°C even when pushed hard.
- Customer sentiment tells a clear story: the ZOTAC sits at 4.8/5 from 222 reviews with users raving about cooling, noise, and overclocking headroom, while the Quadro's 4.6/5 comes from just 12 reviews, mostly from pros who bought it for certified driver support rather than raw speed.
What Buyers Say
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 24GB GDDR6 workstation
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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
The Zotac Amp Extreme Infinity RTX 5080 is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent cooling performance, quiet operation, and striking appearance. Users consistently highlight it as one of the best-looking 5080 cards on the market, with effective cooling that keeps temperatures below 70°C even under heavy load. Many note the generous overclocking headroom, smooth performance at both 1440p and 4K, and the useful anti-sag bracket. A few minor concerns include the prominent LED cable placement near the front, but overall sentiment is exceptionally positive.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Striking design and RGB lighting
- Strong overclocking potential
- Smooth 1440p and 4K gaming
Cons
- LED cable placement noticeable at front
- Large size may require full tower case
- Some users mention coil whine possibility
Scores
Specifications
| NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | Quadro RTX 6000 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Class | workstation | consumer |
| Process | — | 5★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 72 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | — | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | — | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 295★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | — | 850★ |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Dual Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 2 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 330★ | 369 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | — | 3.22 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 24GB GDDR6 workstation
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong vram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average efficiency (21st percentile)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 24GB GDDR6 workstation
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
