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RTX A5000
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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 A5000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $330 versus $1,800 for the RTX A5000, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 453.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+453.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($330) |
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 RTX 3070 Ti
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 RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A5000 scores 22,951 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti reaches 23,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A5000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 8,192 (RTX A5000) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A5000) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (RTX A5000) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) with 256 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,951 | 23,295+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 8192+33% | 6144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 27.77 TFLOPS+28% | 21.75 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1695 MHz | 1770 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64+33% | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 256+33% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3070 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 A5000 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB. The RTX A5000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX A5000) vs 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — a 26.3% advantage for the RTX A5000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A5000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — the RTX A5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+26% | 608 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A5000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5000) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti).
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A5000 draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 290W — a 23.1% difference. The RTX A5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A5000) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 78°C.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W-21% | 290W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 78°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 99.8+24% | 80.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A5000 launched at $3721 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599 and now averages $330. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti costs 81.7% less ($1470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.8 (RTX A5000) vs 70.6 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers 451.6% better value.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3721 | $599-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $330-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.8 | 70.6+452% |
| Codename | GA102 | GA104 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #53 | #50 |
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