Radeon Instinct MI60 vs RTX A4000H
Radeon Instinct MI60
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4000H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Instinct MI60.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Instinct MI60 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $927 for the RTX A4000H, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 52.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($600) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($927) |
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 Radeon Instinct MI60 and RTX A4000H
Radeon Instinct MI60
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.
RTX A4000H
The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Instinct MI60 scores 11,638 and the RTX A4000H reaches 11,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is built on GCN 5.1 while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,638 | 11,815+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.75 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+30% |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+15% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs None (RTX A4000H).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | None |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Instinct MI60 draws 300W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 72.7% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 140W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 38.8 | 84.4+118% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the RTX A4000H launched at $1000 and now averages $927. The Radeon Instinct MI60 costs 35.3% less ($327 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 12.7 (RTX A4000H) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 offers 52.8% better value. The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $1000-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600-35% | $927 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4+53% | 12.7 |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA104 |
| Release | November 18 2018 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #232 | #226 |
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