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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 Radeon PRO W7700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon PRO W7700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $999 versus $3,500 for the RTX A6000, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 254.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+254.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($999) |
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 Radeon PRO W7700
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.
Radeon PRO W7700
The Radeon PRO W7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1900 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,062 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A6000 scores 22,815 and the Radeon PRO W7700 reaches 23,062 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A6000 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTX A6000) vs 3,072 (Radeon PRO W7700). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A6000) vs 31.95 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7700). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (RTX A6000) vs 48 (Radeon PRO W7700) with 256 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W7700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,815 | 23,062+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 8192+167% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 27.77 TFLOPS | 31.95 TFLOPS+15% |
| Boost Clock | 1695 MHz | 2600 MHz+53% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 8 MB+967% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64+33% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W7700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The RTX A6000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7700 has 16 GB. The RTX A6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX A6000) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7700) — a 77.8% advantage for the RTX A6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A6000) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W7700) — the RTX A6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W7700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+200% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+78% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A6000) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W7700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| 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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7700). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7700).
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A6000 draws 230W versus the Radeon PRO W7700's 190W — a 19% difference. The Radeon PRO W7700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A6000) vs 550W (Radeon PRO W7700). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W7700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 190W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin EPS | 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 99.2 | 121.4+22% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A6000 launched at $4649 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the Radeon PRO W7700 launched at $999 and now averages $999. The Radeon PRO W7700 costs 71.5% less ($2501 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (RTX A6000) vs 23.1 (Radeon PRO W7700) — the Radeon PRO W7700 offers 255.4% better value. The Radeon PRO W7700 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W7700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4649 | $999-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $999-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 23.1+255% |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 32 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | November 13 2023 |
| Ranking | #53 | #52 |
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