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RTX A1000
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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 A1000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro SSG
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A1000 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The RTX A1000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro SSG lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro SSG 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 RTX A1000.
| Insight | RTX A1000 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A1000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $500 versus $1,500 for the Radeon Pro SSG, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 195.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A1000 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+195.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) |
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 A1000 and Radeon Pro SSG
RTX A1000
The RTX A1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1462 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,814 points.
Radeon Pro SSG
The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A1000 scores 10,814 and the Radeon Pro SSG reaches 10,972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A1000 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro SSG uses GCN 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (RTX A1000) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG). Raw compute: 6.737 TFLOPS (RTX A1000) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG). Boost clocks: 1462 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,814 | 10,972+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4096+78% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.737 TFLOPS | 8.602 TFLOPS+28% |
| Boost Clock | 1462 MHz+39% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 72 | 256+256% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+130% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RTX A1000) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A1000) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG).
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A1000 draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 260W — a 135.5% difference. The RTX A1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A1000) vs 500W (Radeon Pro SSG). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 163mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-81% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 163mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 216.3+413% | 42.2 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A1000 launched at $749 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 and now averages $1500. The RTX A1000 costs 66.7% less ($1000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.6 (RTX A1000) vs 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) — the RTX A1000 offers 195.9% better value. The RTX A1000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $749-89% | $6999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-67% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.6+196% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GA107 | Fiji |
| Release | April 16 2024 | July 26 2016 |
| Ranking | #251 | #249 |
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