NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs NVIDIA RTX A6000
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 36% better performance than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 217% better value for the money than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $1,999. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.01 Tb/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 3090 Ti includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,560 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,860 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 3090 Ti is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 450 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 850 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 3090 Ti has the 16th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 557 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 53.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 69,481 score and $1,999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 34.76. This is the 83rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 32nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 557 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 105th 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 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q4 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $1,999 | $4,649 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Far Cry 6 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 179 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 162 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 142 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 133 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 90 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 129 | +43% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 108 | +20% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 104.1 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 91 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 91 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 90 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 88 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 87 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 85 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 83 | -8% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 13.57 | -39% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 13.97 | -37% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 14.11 | -36% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 18.05 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 18.06 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 22.21 | |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 26.6 | +20% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 28.5 | +28% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 35.24 | +59% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 36% better performance than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 16th with a score of 69,481, and the RTX A6000 is ranked 32nd with a score of 50,957.
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 217% better value for the money than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 83rd with a performance per dollar of 34.76, and the RTX A6000 is ranked 105th with a performance per dollar of 10.96.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 72,227.5 | +4% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 70,850 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 69,481 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 68,373 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 65,610.5 | -6% |
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | -27% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | -36% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | -71% |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | -71% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | +36% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 41.04 | +18% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 34.76 | |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | -46% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | -47% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | -68% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 10.42 | -70% |
| Quadro P5000 | 8.04 | -77% |
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 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 21,645 (+106.34%) | 10,490 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 19,241 (+82.02%) | 10,571 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 246,319 (+117.66%) | 113,167 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 53,110 (+93.05%) | 27,511 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 139,165 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 49,471 (+44.14%) | 34,321 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 204 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 29,690 (+31.72%) | 22,540 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,223 (+32.79%) | 921 |
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 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 | GA102 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 million | 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 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 24 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1.01 Tb/s | 768 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,313 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 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 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 3 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 450 W | 300 W |
| Suggested PSU | 850 W | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 8-pin EPS |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | 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 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 10,752 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 84 | 84 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 336 | 336 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 | 112 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 336 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 | 84 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,560 MHz | 1,410 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,860 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 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 208.3 GPixel/s | 201.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 625 GTexel/s | 604.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 40 TFLOPS | 38.71 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 625 GFLOPS | 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 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.