RTX 5000 Ada Generation
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
30,269
MSRP
$4000
AVG Price
$4095
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 points.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for RTX 5000 Ada Generation across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Final Fantasy XIV
Garry's Mod
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Minecraft
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Roblox
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RTX 5000 Ada Generation specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation scores 30,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) architecture (codename: AD102), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 12800 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 400 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 176 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 65.28 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2550 MHz from a base of 1155 MHz.
| Specification | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 30,269 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | AD102 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 12800 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 400 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 176 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2550 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1155 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 65.28 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 1,020 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 76,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #16 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR6 ECC video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 576 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads.
| Specification | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 32 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 ECC |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 576 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 12.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 8.9, OpenCL 3.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | No |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 4x DisplayPort 1.4ax 0 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen), decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9.
| Specification | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | 4x DisplayPort 1.4ax |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1000g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 250 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 650W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 16-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 1000g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $4,095 (MSRP: $4000), the RTX 5000 Ada Generation delivers 7 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #16 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | RTX 5000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $4000 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $4095 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #16 |
| Release Date | August 9 2023 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 176 |
| TMUs | 400 |
| Vram | 32 GB |
| L1 Cache | 12.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB |
| Core Clock | 1155 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2550 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 ECC |
| Tensor Cores | 400 |
| Shading Units | 12800 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 256-bit |
| Transistor Count | 76,300 million |
| Frame Generation | NVIDIA Reflex: Yes | DLSS Frame Generation: Yes | DLSS Super Resolution: Yes |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 100 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 1,020 |
| Manufacturing Process | 5 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 250 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 65.28 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | AD102 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| Release Date | August 9 2023 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 16 |
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