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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 4060 Ti 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (24 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
| Insight | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $449 versus $1,800 for the RTX A5000, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 296.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+296.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($449) |
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 4060 Ti 16GB
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 4060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,713 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A5000 scores 22,951 and the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB reaches 22,713 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A5000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTX A5000) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A5000) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (RTX A5000) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) with 256 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,951+1% | 22,713 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 8192+88% | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 27.77 TFLOPS+26% | 22.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1695 MHz | 2535 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 256+88% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 8 MB+86% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64+88% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 256+88% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX A5000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A5000 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has 16 GB. The RTX A5000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX A5000) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — a 166.7% advantage for the RTX A5000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A5000) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+167% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A5000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). 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 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB).
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A5000 draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 165W — a 32.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A5000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2.2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 165W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2-9% | 2.2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 99.8 | 137.7+38% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A5000 launched at $3721 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched at $499 and now averages $449. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB costs 75.1% less ($1351 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.8 (RTX A5000) vs 50.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers 295.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3721 | $499-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $449-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.8 | 50.6+295% |
| Codename | GA102 | AD106 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #53 | #56 |
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