NVIDIA RTX A6000 vs AMD Radeon PRO W6800
The RTX A6000 has 15% better performance than the Radeon PRO W6800 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon PRO W6800 has 80% better value for the money than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA RTX A6000 GPU
The RTX A6000 is a workstation graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q4 2020 with a suggested retail price of $4,649. Its GA102 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 48 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 768 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RTX A6000 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This workstation card has a TDP of 300 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 700 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The RTX A6000 has the 26th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 48.56% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 50,957 score and $4,649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.96. This is the 95th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 GPU
The Radeon PRO W6800 is a workstation graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2021 with a suggested retail price of $2,249. Its Navi 21 chip that powers the GPU uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 7 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 32 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 512 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The PRO W6800 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports mini-DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This workstation card has a TDP of 250 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The Radeon PRO W6800 has the 30th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 42.31% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 44,404 score and $2,249 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 19.74. This is the 84th 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 A6000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q4 2020 | Q2 2021 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $4,649 | $2,249 |
| 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
F1 2021 | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 333 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 313 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 281 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 162 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 155 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 100 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 | |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The RTX A6000 has 15% better performance than the Radeon PRO W6800 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX A6000 is ranked 26th with a score of 50,957, and the Radeon PRO W6800 is ranked 30th with a score of 44,404.
The Radeon PRO W6800 has 80% better value for the money than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX A6000 is ranked 95th with a performance per dollar of 10.96, and the Radeon PRO W6800 is ranked 84th with a performance per dollar of 19.74.
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 | +39% |
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | -13% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | -61% |
| Quadro P4000 | 15,433 | -70% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 4,337.5 | -91% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 3,690.5 | -93% |
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 Pro WX 3200 | 21.8 | +99% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | +80% |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | +73% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | +69% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 10.42 | -5% |
| Quadro P5000 | 8.04 | -27% |
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 A6000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 10,490 | 12,136 (+15.69%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 10,571 | 11,941 (+12.96%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 113,167 (+22.52%) | 92,363 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 27,511 | 27,937 (+1.55%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 131,421 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 34,321 (+13.68%) | 30,190 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 177.7 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 22,797 (+15.21%) | 19,787 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 919 | 939 (+2.18%) |
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 A6000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 21 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 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 A6000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 48 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 Gb/s | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 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 A6000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 300 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 8-pin EPS | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DisplayPort 1.4a | mini-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.
| Spec | RTX A6000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 3,840 |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 60 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 84 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 336 | 240 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 | 96 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 | 60 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,410 MHz | 2,075 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,800 MHz | 2,320 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 A6000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 201.6 GPixel/s | 222.7 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 604.8 GTexel/s | 556.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 38.71 TFLOPS | 17.82 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 604.8 GFLOPS | 1,114 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 A6000 | Radeon PRO W6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.