NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation vs AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

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Performance
RTX 6000 Ada Generation20% better
70,85068% of 104,598
Radeon RX 6900 XT
59,11957% of 104,598

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 20% better performance than the Radeon RX 6900 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
10.426% of 161.45
Radeon RX 6900 XT468% better
59.1837% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 468% better value for the money than the RTX 6000 Ada Generation for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPU

The NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation is a workstation graphics card that launched in Q1 2023 with a MSRP of $6,799. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD102) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,500 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 960 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 6000 Ada Generation includes 18,176 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 915 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,505 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 568 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 192 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 568 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 142 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation 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 6000 Ada Generation has the 9th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 67.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 70,850 score and $6,799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.42. This is the 100th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT GPU

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 21) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.

Memory

The RX 6900 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 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 RX 6900 XT includes 5,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,825 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,250 MHz. It usually operates at 2,015 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RX 6900 XT is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 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 RX 6900 XT has the 18th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 56.52% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 59,119 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 59.18. This is the 55th 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.

InfoRTX 6000 Ada GenerationRadeon RX 6900 XT
ManufacturerNVIDIAAMD
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 2.0
Market SegmentWorkstationDesktop
Release DateQ1 2023Q4 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$6,799$999
Production StatusActiveActive
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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
FPS data for Total War: PHARAOH
Total War: PHARAOH
RTX 6000 Ada GenerationRadeon RX 6900 XT
Low - 1080p
331 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
215 FPS
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High - 1080p
158 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
141 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
141 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
113 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:RTX 6000 Ada Generation orRadeon RX 6900 XT
GPUFrames Per Second
RTX 6000 Ada Generation112.7
RTX A200023.3-79%
RTX A2000 (12 GB)23.3-79%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:RTX 6000 Ada Generation orRadeon RX 6900 XT
GPUCost Per Frame
RTX A200019.27-68%
RTX A2000 (12 GB)19.27-68%
RTX 6000 Ada Generation60.33

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
RTX 6000 Ada Generation20% better
70,85068% of 104,598
Radeon RX 6900 XT
59,11957% of 104,598

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 20% better performance than the Radeon RX 6900 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is ranked 9th with a score of 70,850, and the Radeon RX 6900 XT is ranked 18th with a score of 59,119.

Performance per dollar
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
10.426% of 161.45
Radeon RX 6900 XT468% better
59.1837% of 161.45

The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 468% better value for the money than the RTX 6000 Ada Generation for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is ranked 100th with a performance per dollar of 10.42, and the Radeon RX 6900 XT is ranked 55th with a performance per dollar of 59.18.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:RTX 6000 Ada Generation or
GPUBenchmark Performance
RTX 6000 Ada Generation70,850
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980-14%
GeForce RTX 407059,969-15%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59,119-17%
Radeon RX 7700 XT57,340-19%
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)56,634-20%
RTX A600050,957-28%
Radeon PRO W680044,404-37%
Quadro P500020,096-72%
RTX A200019,978-72%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:RTX 6000 Ada Generation or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 6950 XT65.72+531%
GeForce RTX 409065.41+528%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59.18+468%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER58.6+462%
GeForce RTX 208057.62+453%
Radeon Pro WX 310018.55+78%
RTX A600010.96+5%
RTX 6000 Ada Generation10.42
Quadro P50008.04-23%

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
BenchmarkRTX 6000 Ada GenerationRadeon RX 6900 XT
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
13,239
18,210
(+37.55%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
13,057
17,549
(+34.4%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
36,679
50,587
(+37.92%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
166,355
(+3.39%)
160,895
3DMark 11 Performance Score
45,615
(+7.54%)
42,418
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
368.7
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PassMark G3D Mark
27,725
(+3.42%)
26,809
PassMark G2D Mark
927
1,058
(+14.13%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecRTX 6000 Ada GenerationRadeon RX 6900 XT
CodenameAD102Navi 21
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 2.0
Process Size5 nm7 nm
Transistors76,300 million26,800 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.

SpecRTX 6000 Ada GenerationRadeon RX 6900 XT
Memory Size48 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth960 Gb/s512 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,500 MHz2,000 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache96 MB4 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.

SpecRTX 6000 Ada GenerationRadeon RX 6900 XT
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)300 W300 W
Suggested PSU700 W700 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
OutputsDisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C

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.

SpecRTX 6000 Ada GenerationRadeon RX 6900 XT
Stream Processors (SP)--5,120
CUDA Cores18,176--
Compute Units (CU)--80
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)142--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)568320
Render Output Units (ROP)192128
Tensor Cores568--
Ray Accelerators--80
Ray Tracing Cores142--
Core Clock Speed915 MHz1,825 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,505 MHz2,250 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Game)--2,015 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.

SpecRTX 6000 Ada GenerationRadeon RX 6900 XT
Pixel Fill Rate481 GPixel/s288 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate1,423 GTexel/s720 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance91.06 TFLOPS23.04 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1,423 GFLOPS1,440 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.

SpecRTX 6000 Ada GenerationRadeon RX 6900 XT
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.02.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.