NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q

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Performance
RTX A5000 Mobile171% better
36,163.535% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
13,333.513% of 104,598

The RTX A5000 Mobile has 171% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
RTX A5000 Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX A5000 Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 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 A5000 Mobile includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 900 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,575 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX A5000 Mobile has the 53rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 34.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1060 Max-Q has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.2 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 GTX 1060 Max-Q includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,063 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,480 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1060 Max-Q has the 153rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 12.75% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRTX A5000 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2021Q2 2017
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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 Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
RTX A5000 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Low - 720p
120 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
103 FPS
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High - 1080p
95 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
89 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
79 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
51 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.

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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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
RTX A5000 Mobile171% better
36,163.535% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
13,333.513% of 104,598

The RTX A5000 Mobile has 171% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The RTX A5000 Mobile is ranked 53rd with a score of 36,163.5, and the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is ranked 153rd with a score of 13,333.5.

Performance per dollar
RTX A5000 Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
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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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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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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 A5000 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
10,307
(+210.08%)
3,324
3DMark Time Spy Score
10,157
(+197.42%)
3,415
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
50,153.5
74,101
(+47.75%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
27,271
(+161.47%)
10,430
3DMark 11 Performance Score
28,454
(+137.65%)
11,973
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
291
(+163.11%)
110.6
PassMark G3D Mark
15,998
(+102.17%)
7,913
PassMark G2D Mark
606
(+50.37%)
403
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 A5000 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
CodenameGA104GP106
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process Size8 nm16 nm
Transistors17,400 million4,400 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 A5000 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Memory Size16 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache4 MB1,536 KB

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 A5000 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)150 W80 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

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 A5000 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
CUDA Cores6,1441,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4810
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)19280
Render Output Units (ROP)9648
Tensor Cores192--
Ray Tracing Cores48--
Core Clock Speed900 MHz1,063 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,575 MHz1,480 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 A5000 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate151.2 GPixel/s71.04 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate302.4 GTexel/s118.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance19.35 TFLOPS3.79 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance302.4 GFLOPS118.4 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 A5000 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
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.