Quadro RTX A6000 vs RTX A5000
Quadro RTX A6000
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX A6000
Performance Per Dollar RTX A5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX A6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,800 versus $3,500 for the Quadro RTX A6000, it costs 49% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 95.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($1,800) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX A6000 and RTX A5000
Quadro RTX A6000
The Quadro RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,798 points. Launch price was $4,649.
RTX A5000
The RTX A5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,951 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX A6000 scores 22,798 and the RTX A5000 reaches 22,951 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX A6000 is built on Ampere while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 8,192 (RTX A5000). Raw compute: 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A5000). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 64 (RTX A5000) with 336 Tensor cores vs 256.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,798 | 22,951 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+31% | 8192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 38.71 TFLOPS+39% | 27.77 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+6% | 1695 MHz |
| ROPs | 112+17% | 96 |
| TMUs | 336+31% | 256 |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+31% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84+31% | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 336+31% | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX A6000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5000 has 24 GB. The Quadro RTX A6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+100% | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12.1 (RTX A5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5000).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX A6000 draws 300W versus the RTX A5000's 230W — a 26.4% difference. The RTX A5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 650W (RTX A5000). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 230W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin EPS | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 99.8+31% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX A6000 launched at $4649 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the RTX A5000 launched at $3721 and now averages $1800. The RTX A5000 costs 48.6% less ($1700 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12.8 (RTX A5000) — the RTX A5000 offers 96.9% better value. The RTX A5000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4649 | $3721-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $1800-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 12.8+97% |
| Codename | GA102 | GA102 |
| Release | October 5 2020 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #54 | #53 |
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