NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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Performance
RTX 6000 Ada Generation15% better
70,85068% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3090
61,51859% of 104,598

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 15% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
10.426% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090294% better
41.0425% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 294% 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 RTX 3090 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $1,499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,219 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 936.2 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 3090 includes 10,496 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,395 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 328 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 328 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 82 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3090 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 350 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 750 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 has the 15th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.81% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 61,518 score and $1,499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.04. This is the 71st 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 GenerationGeForce RTX 3090
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentWorkstationDesktop
Release DateQ1 2023Q3 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$6,799$1,499
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 Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
RTX 6000 Ada GenerationGeForce RTX 3090
Low - 1080p
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132 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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101 FPS
High - 1080p
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79 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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47 FPS
QHD - 1440p
--
36 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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22 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 RTX 3090
GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon RX 7900 XTX32+45%
GeForce RTX 309022
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti13-41%

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 orGeForce RTX 3090
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti30.69-55%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX31.22-54%
GeForce RTX 309068.14

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
RTX 6000 Ada Generation15% better
70,85068% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3090
61,51859% of 104,598

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 15% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is ranked 9th with a score of 70,850, and the GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 15th with a score of 61,518.

Performance per dollar
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
10.426% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090294% better
41.0425% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 294% 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 RTX 3090 is ranked 71st with a performance per dollar of 41.04.

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 4070 SUPER68,373-3%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5-7%
GeForce RTX 309061,518-13%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980-14%
GeForce RTX 407059,969-15%
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
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti50.86+388%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+353%
GeForce RTX 309041.04+294%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti34.76+234%
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 GenerationGeForce RTX 3090
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
13,239
19,198
(+45.01%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
13,057
18,739
(+43.52%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
--
231,612
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
36,679
47,241
(+28.8%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
166,355
(+16.4%)
142,919
3DMark 11 Performance Score
45,615
47,895
(+5%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
368.7
(+0.19%)
368
PassMark G3D Mark
27,725
(+3.66%)
26,746
PassMark G2D Mark
927
1,046
(+12.84%)
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 GenerationGeForce RTX 3090
CodenameAD102GA102
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors76,300 million28,300 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.

SpecRTX 6000 Ada GenerationGeForce RTX 3090
Memory Size48 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth960 Gb/s936.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,500 MHz1,219 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache96 MB6 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 GenerationGeForce RTX 3090
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)300 W350 W
Suggested PSU700 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsDisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, 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.

SpecRTX 6000 Ada GenerationGeForce RTX 3090
CUDA Cores18,17610,496
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)14282
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)568328
Render Output Units (ROP)192112
Tensor Cores568328
Ray Tracing Cores14282
Core Clock Speed915 MHz1,395 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,505 MHz1,695 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 GenerationGeForce RTX 3090
Pixel Fill Rate481 GPixel/s189.8 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate1,423 GTexel/s556 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance91.06 TFLOPS35.58 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1,423 GFLOPS556 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 GenerationGeForce RTX 3090
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
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.