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RTX A6000
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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 A6000
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX A6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX A6000.
| Insight | RTX A6000 | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $3,500 (vs $3,500), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.1% better value per dollar than the Quadro RTX A6000.
| Insight | RTX A6000 | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A6000 and Quadro RTX A6000
RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 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: 22,815 points.
Quadro RTX A6000
The Quadro RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,798 points. Launch price was $4,649.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A6000 scores 22,815 and the Quadro RTX A6000 reaches 22,798 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A6000 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX A6000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 8,192 (RTX A6000) vs 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A6000) vs 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1800 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (RTX A6000) vs 84 (Quadro RTX A6000) with 256 Tensor cores vs 336.
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,815 | 22,798 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 8192 | 10752+31% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 27.77 TFLOPS | 38.71 TFLOPS+39% |
| Boost Clock | 1695 MHz | 1800 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 96 | 112+17% |
| TMUs | 256 | 336+31% |
| L1 Cache | 8 MB | 10.5 MB+31% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64 | 84+31% |
| Tensor Cores | 256 | 336+31% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 48 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s | 768 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A6000) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6000) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A6000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000).
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A6000 draws 230W versus the Quadro RTX A6000's 300W — a 26.4% difference. The RTX A6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A6000) vs 500W (Quadro RTX A6000). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs 8-pin EPS. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W-23% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin EPS | 8-pin EPS |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 99.2+31% | 76.0 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A6000 launched at $4649 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the Quadro RTX A6000 launched at $4649 and now averages $3500. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (RTX A6000) vs 6.5 (Quadro RTX A6000) — the Quadro RTX A6000 offers 0% better value. The RTX A6000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4649 | $4649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $3500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Codename | GA102 | GA102 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | October 5 2020 |
| Ranking | #53 | #54 |
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