NVIDIA RTX A6000 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 48% better performance than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 763% better value for the money than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA RTX A6000 GPU
The NVIDIA RTX A6000 is a workstation graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $4,649. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 768 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 A6000 includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,410 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,800 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX A6000 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 A6000 has the 26th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 50,957 score and $4,649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.96. This is the 96th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2023 with a MSRP of $799. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 504.2 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 4070 Ti includes 7,680 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,310 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,610 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 240 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 240 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 60 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 4070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 285 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 4070 Ti has the 6th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 75,612 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 94.63. This is the 22nd 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2020 | Q1 2023 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $4,649 | $799 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Sons of the Forest | RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 119 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 117 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 113 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 113 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 110 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 83 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 129 | +56% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 103 | +25% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 103 | +25% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 92.3 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 82.7 | |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 77.6 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 75 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 70 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 69.5 | -16% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 7.61 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.83 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 7.98 | -17% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.85 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 9.65 | +-0% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 9.66 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.7 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 9.7 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 9.88 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 10.03 | +4% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 48% better performance than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX A6000 is ranked 26th with a score of 50,957, and the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is ranked 6th with a score of 75,612.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 763% better value for the money than the RTX A6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX A6000 is ranked 96th with a performance per dollar of 10.96, and the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is ranked 22nd with a performance per dollar of 94.63.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83,322 | +64% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 75,896 | +49% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 75,612 | +48% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | +47% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 72,227.5 | +42% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 70,850 | +39% |
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | -13% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | -61% |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | -61% |
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 6800 | 95.14 | +768% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 95.09 | +768% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 94.63 | +763% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 93.66 | +754% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 87.14 | +695% |
| 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 10,490 | 22,949 (+118.77%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 10,571 | 22,481 (+112.67%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 113,167 | 217,200 (+91.93%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 27,511 | 53,360 (+93.96%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 210,101 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 34,321 | 56,052 (+63.32%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 22,540 | 31,806 (+41.11%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 921 | 1,191 (+29.32%) |
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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 | AD104 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 million | 35,800 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 48 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 Gb/s | 504.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,313 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 300 W | 285 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 8-pin EPS | 1x 16-pin |
| Outputs | DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 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.
| Spec | RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | 7,680 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 84 | 60 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 336 | 240 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 | 80 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 | 240 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 | 60 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,410 MHz | 2,310 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,800 MHz | 2,610 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 201.6 GPixel/s | 208.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 604.8 GTexel/s | 626.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 38.71 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 604.8 GFLOPS | 626.4 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.
| Spec | RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| 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.