RTX A5000-12Q

Workstation GPU

Ampere NVIDIA RTX A Series Creator Workstation Desktop GDDR6 2021 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Workstation GPU
Architecture: Ampere
Series: NVIDIA RTX A Series
GPU Die: GA102
Launch Date: 2021-04-12
CUDA Cores: 8,192
TMUs: 256
ROPs: 96
Memory: 12 GB GDDR6
Bus Width: 384-bit
TDP/TBP: 230 W
Rec. PSU: 550 W
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Workstation GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA RTX A5000-12Q
GPU Codename	GA102
Architecture	Ampere
Launch Date	2021-04-12
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	8192
SM Count	64
TMUs	256
ROPs	96
AI Units / Tensor Cores	256
RT Units / RT Cores	64
Base Clock	1,170 MHz
Boost Clock	1,695 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	162.7 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	433.9 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	27.77 TFLOPS
FP16 Throughput	27.77 TFLOPS
FP64 Throughput	0.43 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	12 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	230 W
Recommended PSU	550 W
Power Connectors	1x 8-pin
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 A5000-12Q is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the NVIDIA RTX A Series family. It is listed with Ampere architecture and GA102 silicon.

Key reference data: 8,192 CUDA cores/shaders, 12 GB GDDR6 memory, 384-bit memory bus, 230 W board power class.

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

Why It Mattered

RTX A5000-12Q represents the professional side of NVIDIA RTX A Series and the Ampere generation around 2021. Certified-driver workflows, VRAM configuration, display outputs, and OEM workstation compatibility are the main historical reasons to track it separately from consumer GeForce models.

Collector Notes

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.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

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.

Independent reference sources

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

Derived datasets and spec dumps

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