XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition vs PNY RTX A6000 differences in specs

Comparison of XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition and PNY RTX A6000 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition operates at a base clock speed of 1.500 GHz and has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the PNY RTX A6000 operates at a base clock speed of 1.500 GHz and has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition 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 PNY RTX A6000

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More memory

48 GB 20 GB

58% more memory

Top features of XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition

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Higher clock speed

1.500 GHz 1.410 GHz

Around 6% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

PNY RTX A6000 XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition 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	NVIDIA RTX A6000 AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
GPU Chip	GA102 Navi 31 (RDNA 3)
Execution units	84 84
Shader	10752 5376
Render Output Units	112 192
Texture Units	336 336

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	48 GB 20 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Clock	2.000 GHz 2.500 GHz
Memory Speed	0 Gbps 20 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	768 GB/s 800 GB/s
Memory Interface	384 bit 320 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.410 GHz 1.500 GHz
Boost Clock	1.800 GHz 2.560 GHz+ 7 %
Avg (Game) Clock	2.220 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition 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
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition, 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	Radial Axial
Fan 1	1 x 65 mm 3 x 100 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.3
HDMI Ports	-- 1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	4x DP v1.4 3x DP v2.1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition 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 (Ultimate)
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition. 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
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode / Encode
AV1	Decode Decode / Encode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition 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	267 mm 344 mm
Height	112 mm 128 mm
Width	-- 55 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of PNY RTX A6000 and XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT Black Edition, 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 x 16
Release date	Q4/2020 Q4/2022
Structure size	8 nm 5 nm
Part-no	VCNRTXA6000-PB RX-79TMERCB9
Documents	data sheet data sheet