RTX A6000

Workstation GPU

Ampere NVIDIA RTX A Series Creator Workstation Desktop GDDR6 2020 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Workstation GPU
Architecture: Ampere
Series: NVIDIA RTX A Series
GPU Die: GA102
Launch Date: 2020-10-05
CUDA Cores: 10,752
TMUs: 336
ROPs: 112
Memory: 48 GB GDDR6
Bus Width: 384-bit
TDP/TBP: 300 W
Rec. PSU: 700 W
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Workstation GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA RTX A6000
GPU Codename	GA102
Architecture	Ampere
Launch Date	2020-10-05
Market Segment Notes	Workstation, Creator in NVIDIA RTX A Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	GA102
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-3328
Process Node	Samsung 8 nm
Transistor Count	28.3 billion
Die Size	628 mm²
CUDA Cores	10752
SM Count	84
TMUs	336
ROPs	112
AI Units / Tensor Cores	336
RT Units / RT Cores	84
Base Clock	1,410 MHz
Boost Clock	1,800 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	201.6 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	604.8 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	38.71 TFLOPS
FP16 Throughput	38.71 TFLOPS
FP64 Throughput	0.6 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	48 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6
Memory Bus Width	384-bit
Memory Clock	2,000 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	768 GB/s
L2 Cache	6 MB
L1 Cache	128 KB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	300 W
Recommended PSU	700 W
Power Connectors	8-pin EPS
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16
Display Outputs	4x DisplayPort 1.4a
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 267 mm length
Card Length	267 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	8.6
Shader Model	6.8
DirectX Support	DirectX 12.2
Vulkan Support	Vulkan 1.4
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 3.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

RTX A6000 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the NVIDIA RTX A Series family. It is listed with Ampere architecture and GA102 silicon.

Key reference data: 10,752 CUDA cores/shaders, 48 GB GDDR6 memory, 384-bit memory bus, 300 W board power class.

Workstation cards should be checked against driver branch, application certification, memory capacity, and display output requirements.

Why It Mattered

RTX A6000 is a priority page because it is a major Ampere workstation card with 48 GB memory and a naming transition away from Quadro branding. The page should explain professional RTX A-series positioning and not treat it as a gaming RTX 3090 substitute.

Launch Context

Launch context should document the Ampere professional visualization generation, the Quadro-to-RTX naming transition, and 48 GB workstation memory role from official NVIDIA and board-partner material.

Performance Context

Performance context should focus on workstation applications, rendering, AI, visualization, and large-scene workflows only when benchmark methodology is clear.

Architecture Context

Architecture notes should cover Ampere workstation features, second-generation RT cores, third-generation Tensor cores, 10,752 CUDA cores, and 48 GB memory from official datasheets.

Collector Relevance

For archival use, record the OEM or board-partner part number, bracket height, cooler type, memory configuration, display-output adapter or breakout cable, firmware, certified-driver branch, and the workstation model where the card was used.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, confirm bracket height, display adapters, mini-DP or DMS breakout cables, fan condition, VRAM errors, driver branch support, OEM firmware quirks, and whether the card needs workstation-specific airflow or auxiliary power.

Driver and Platform Notes

Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.

Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Source Status

Source review pending. Treat narrative notes as incomplete until listed sources are reviewed.

Pending source review topics:

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Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA, RTX A6000 datasheet PDFPrimary datasheet source for RTX A6000 and Ampere professional positioning.Open source
PNY, NVIDIA RTX A6000 product pageBoard-partner source for CUDA, RT, Tensor core counts and 48 GB memory.Open source
Lenovo Press, ThinkSystem NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB PCIe Active GPUOEM compatibility and lifecycle context for workstation/server deployments.Open source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

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