NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation vs AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 20% better performance than the Radeon RX 6900 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
Summary
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 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 70,850 score and $6,799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.42. This is the 99th 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 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 45.56% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 59,119 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 59.18. This is the 54th 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 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2023 | Q4 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $6,799 | $999 |
| Production Status | Active | 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
Total War: PHARAOH | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 331 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 215 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 158 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 141 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 141 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 113 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 112.7 | |
| RTX A2000 | 23.3 | -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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A2000 | 19.27 | -68% |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 19.27 | -68% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 60.33 | |
Benchmark Performance
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.
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 99th with a performance per dollar of 10.42, and the Radeon RX 6900 XT is ranked 54th 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 70,850 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 60,980 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59,969 | -15% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59,119 | -17% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 57,340 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | -20% |
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | -28% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | -37% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | -72% |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | -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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | +531% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.41 | +528% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | +468% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | +462% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +453% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | +78% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | +5% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 10.42 | |
| Quadro P5000 | 8.04 | -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.
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| Benchmark | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon 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 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 27,725 (+3.42%) | 26,809 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 927 | 1,058 (+14.13%) |
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 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | AD102 | Navi 21 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 76,300 million | 26,800 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.
| Spec | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 48 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 Gb/s | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,500 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 4 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 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 3 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 300 W | 300 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 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.
| Spec | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 5,120 |
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 80 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 142 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 568 | 320 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 192 | 128 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 80 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 915 MHz | 1,825 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,505 MHz | 2,250 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.
| Spec | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 481 GPixel/s | 288 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 1,423 GTexel/s | 720 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 91.06 TFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,423 GFLOPS | 1,440 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.
| Spec | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| 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.