GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G vs PNY RTX A6000 differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G operates at a base clock speed of 1.825 GHz and has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the PNY RTX A6000 operates at a base clock speed of 1.825 GHz and has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G is 300 W, while that of the PNY RTX A6000 is 300 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G

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Higher clock speed

1.825 GHz 1.410 GHz

Around 23% better clock speed

Top features of PNY RTX A6000

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More memory

48 GB 16 GB

67% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G PNY RTX A6000

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000 graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT NVIDIA RTX A6000
GPU Chip	Navi 21 XT GA102
Execution units	72 84
Shader	4608 10752
Render Output Units	128 112
Texture Units	288 336

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000 GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	16 GB 48 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Speed	2 GHz 0 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	512 GB/s 768 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 384 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000 graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.825 GHz 1.410 GHz
Boost Clock	2.250 GHz 1.800 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	2.015 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000 GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	300 W 300 W
TDP (up)	345 W --
Tjunction max	96 °C --
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Radial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 80 mm 1 x 65 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --
Noise (Load)	36-37 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000 GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.3
HDMI Ports	2x HDMI v2.1 --
DP Ports	2x DP v1.4a 4x DP v1.4

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000 GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	GIGABYTE RGB Fusion No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode / Encode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	Decode Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000 graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	286 mm 267 mm
Height	118 mm 112 mm
Width	58 mm --
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6800 XT Gaming 16G and PNY RTX A6000, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q4/2020 Q4/2020
Release price	-- 4,649 $
Structure size	7 nm 8 nm
Part-no	GV-R68XTGAMING-16GD VCNRTXA6000-PB
Documents	data sheet data sheet