RTX 6000 Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
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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 RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 6000 Ada Generation offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Very Large (Check Case) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,100 versus $5,500 for the RTX 6000 Ada Generation, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 416.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+416.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,500) | ✅More affordable ($1,100) |
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 RTX 6000 Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,454 points. Launch price was $6,799.
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,395 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation scores 28,454 and the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti reaches 29,395 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 18,176 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Raw compute: 91.06 TFLOPS (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Boost clocks: 2505 MHz vs 1860 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) with 568 Tensor cores vs 336.
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,454 | 29,395+3% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 18176+69% | 10752 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 91.06 TFLOPS+128% | 40 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2505 MHz+35% | 1860 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+71% | 112 |
| TMUs | 568+69% | 336 |
| L1 Cache | 17.8 MB+70% | 10.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+1500% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142+69% | 84 |
| Tensor Cores | 568+69% | 336 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+100% | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 1008 GB/s+5% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+1500% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti).
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's 450W — a 40% difference. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 336mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W-33% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-41% | 850W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 336mm |
| Height | 112mm | 140mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 94.8+45% | 65.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation launched at $6799 MSRP and currently averages $5500, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999 and now averages $1100. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti costs 80% less ($4400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 26.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers 413.5% better value.
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6799 | $1999-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5500 | $1100-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.2 | 26.7+413% |
| Codename | AD102 | GA102 |
| Release | December 3 2022 | January 27 2022 |
| Ranking | #24 | #19 |
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