RTX 6000 Ada Generation vs Radeon PRO W7900
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W7900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W7900.
| Insight | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon PRO W7900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $3,500 versus $5,500 for the RTX 6000 Ada Generation, it costs 36% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 55.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,500) | ✅More affordable ($3,500) |
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 Radeon PRO W7900
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.
Radeon PRO W7900
The Radeon PRO W7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,211 points. Launch price was $3,999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation scores 28,454 and the Radeon PRO W7900 reaches 28,211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W7900 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 18,176 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900). Raw compute: 91.06 TFLOPS (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900). Boost clocks: 2505 MHz vs 2495 MHz. Ray tracing: 142 RT cores (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 96 (Radeon PRO W7900) with 568 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,454 | 28,211 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 18176+196% | 6144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 91.06 TFLOPS+48% | 61.32 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2505 MHz | 2495 MHz |
| ROPs | 192 | 192 |
| TMUs | 568+48% | 384 |
| L1 Cache | 17.8 MB+493% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+1500% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142+48% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 48 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) — a 11.1% advantage for the RTX 6000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7900) — the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s+11% | 864 GB/s |
| 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 (Radeon PRO W7900). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7900). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900).
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7900 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation draws 300W versus the Radeon PRO W7900's 295W — a 1.7% difference. The Radeon PRO W7900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 750W (Radeon PRO W7900). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 295W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-33% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 94.8 | 95.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation launched at $6799 MSRP and currently averages $5500, while the Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999 and now averages $3500. The Radeon PRO W7900 costs 36.4% less ($2000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 8.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) — the Radeon PRO W7900 offers 55.8% better value. The Radeon PRO W7900 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6799 | $3999-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5500 | $3500-36% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.2 | 8.1+56% |
| Codename | AD102 | Navi 31 |
| Release | December 3 2022 | April 13 2023 |
| Ranking | #24 | #26 |
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