AMD Radeon RX 8060S vs NVIDIA RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 has 27% better performance than the Radeon RX 8060S for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX A6000 has 7% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 8060S GPU
The Radeon RX 8060S is a graphics card by AMD. It is built on the RDNA 3.5 GPU microarchitecture.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 8060S includes 40 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. Additionally, the GPU features 40 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Benchmark Performance
The RX 8060S has the 52nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 30.95% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA RTX A6000 GPU
The NVIDIA RTX A6000 is a workstation graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $4,649. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 768 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX A6000 includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,410 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,800 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX A6000 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX A6000 has the 36th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 50,957 score and $4,649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.96. This is the 108th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 8060S | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Workstation |
| Release Date | -- | Q4 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $4,649 |
| Production Status | -- | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | Radeon RX 8060S | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 112 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 96 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 83 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 76 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 58 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 33 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | 78 | +135% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 56.2 | +69% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | 42 | +27% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 35.6 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile | 33.9 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 8060S | 33.2 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 31 | -7% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The RTX A6000 has 27% better performance than the Radeon RX 8060S for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 8060S is ranked 52nd with a score of 40,164, and the RTX A6000 is ranked 36th with a score of 50,957.
The RTX A6000 has 17% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
RTX A6000's 10.96 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 70,850 | +76% |
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | +27% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 41,302 | +3% |
| Radeon RX 6800M | 40,390.5 | +1% |
| Radeon RX 8060S | 40,164 | |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 38,690.5 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | 37,933 | -6% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | -50% |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | -50% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 44.49 | +306% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 21.8 | +99% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | +80% |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | +73% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | +69% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 10.42 | -5% |
| Quadro P5000 | 8.04 | -27% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon RX 8060S | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 10,285 | 10,490 (+1.99%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 10,336.5 | 10,571 (+2.27%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 148,182 (+30.94%) | 113,167 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 26,825.5 | 27,511 (+2.56%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 32,451.5 | 34,321 (+5.76%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 392.5 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 22,591 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 908 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 8060S | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | -- | GA102 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ampere |
| Process Size | -- | 8 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 28,300 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 8060S | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | -- | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | -- | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | -- | 768 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | -- | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | -- | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | -- | 6 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 8060S | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | -- | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 300 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 8-pin EPS |
| Outputs | -- | DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 8060S | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 40 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 10,752 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 84 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | -- | 336 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | -- | 112 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 336 |
| Ray Accelerators | 40 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 84 |
| Core Clock Speed | -- | 1,410 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,900 MHz | 1,800 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 8060S | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | -- | 201.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | -- | 604.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | -- | 38.71 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 604.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 8060S | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | -- | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | -- | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | -- | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | -- | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.