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Performance
RTX 6000 Ada Generation302% better
70,85068% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980
17,604.517% of 104,598
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 302% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
10.426% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 980208% better
32.0720% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 980 has 208% 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2014 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 980 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224.4 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 GTX 980 includes 2,048 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,127 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,216 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 980 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 980 has the 127th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,604.5 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 32.07. This is the 76th 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 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2023 | Q3 2014 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $6,799 | $549 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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Total War: PHARAOH
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Starfield
Far Cry 6
The Witcher 3 (4.0)
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
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 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | -- |
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 orGeForce GTX 980
| 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.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A2000 | 19.27 | -68% |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 19.27 | -68% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 60.33 | |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
RTX 6000 Ada Generation302% better
70,85068% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980
17,604.517% of 104,598
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 302% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is ranked 9th with a score of 70,850, and the GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 127th with a score of 17,604.5.
Performance per dollar
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
10.426% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 980208% better
32.0720% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 980 has 208% 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 GeForce GTX 980 is ranked 76th with a performance per dollar of 32.07.
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.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 70,850 | |
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | -28% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | -37% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | -72% |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | -72% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | -75% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | -75% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | -75% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | -75% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | -75% |
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.
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| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | +246% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | +241% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | +208% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | +207% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | +183% |
| 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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 13,239 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 13,057 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 85,374 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 36,679 (+183.5%) | 12,938 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 166,355 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 45,615 (+221.94%) | 14,169 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 368.7 (+236.41%) | 109.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 27,725 (+149.75%) | 11,101 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 927 (+17.19%) | 791 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 129.7 |
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.
| Spec | RTX 6000 Ada Generation | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | AD102 | GM204 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 76,300 million | 5,200 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 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 48 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 Gb/s | 224.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,500 MHz | 1,753 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB | 2 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 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 300 W | 165 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 |
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 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 18,176 | 2,048 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 142 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 568 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 192 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 568 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 142 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 915 MHz | 1,127 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,505 MHz | 1,216 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 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 481 GPixel/s | 77.82 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 1,423 GTexel/s | 155.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 91.06 TFLOPS | 4.98 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,423 GFLOPS | 155.6 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 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| 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.