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RTX A5000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A5000 uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A5000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 128.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (24 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.
| Insight | RTX A5000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+128.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-128.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $1,800 for the RTX A5000, it costs 97% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 1215.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A5000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1215.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 A5000 and GeForce GTX 1060
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.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A5000 scores 22,951 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the RTX A5000 leads by 128.1%. The RTX A5000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTX A5000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A5000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,951+128% | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 8192+220% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 27.77 TFLOPS+213% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1695 MHz | 1733 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+60% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 8 MB+751% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A5000 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The RTX A5000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX A5000) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 300% advantage for the RTX A5000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A5000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the RTX A5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+300% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+300% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A5000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5000) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A5000 draws 230W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 24.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A5000) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 180W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 400W-38% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 173mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 99.8+79% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A5000 launched at $3721 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 96.7% less ($1740 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.8 (RTX A5000) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1210.2% better value. The RTX A5000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3721 | $249-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $60-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.8 | 167.7+1210% |
| Codename | GA102 | GP104 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #53 | #137 |
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