NVIDIA RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 has 49% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The RTX A6000 has 7% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Summary
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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q4 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $4,649 |
| Production Status | Active |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based its average frame rate (FPS) in popular games. These provide a strong indicator of a GPU's ability to handle demanding titles and help assess its value for the money.
F1 2021 | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 333 FPS | $13.96 CPF |
| Medium - 1080p | 313 FPS | $14.85 CPF |
| High - 1080p | 281 FPS | $16.54 CPF |
| Ultra - 1080p | 162 FPS | $28.7 CPF |
| QHD - 1440p | 155 FPS | $29.99 CPF |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 100 FPS | $46.63 CPF |
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Benchmark Performance
The RTX A6000 has 49% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The RTX A6000 is ranked 26th with a score of 50,957.
The RTX A6000 has 7% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
The RTX A6000 is ranked 95th with a performance per dollar of 10.96.
Compare Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. 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% |
Compare Value For Money
Compare the performance per dollar with similar GPUs. 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
Performance metrics across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 10,490 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 10,571 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 113,167 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 27,511 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 34,321 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 22,772 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 908 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | GA102 |
| Architecture | Ampere |
| Process Size | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 28,300 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 300 W |
| Suggested PSU | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | 8-pin EPS |
| Outputs | DisplayPort 1.4a |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB |
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 | Value |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 84 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 336 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,410 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,800 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 201.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 604.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 38.71 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 604.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.