PNY RTX A5000 vs MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. Specifications, performance, tests

This section provides a detailed comparison of the fundamental technical specifications of the graphics cards PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. It includes key information such as the GPU chip architecture, the number of processing units, and other core features that directly impact the overall performance of the cards in various applications, including gaming and professional workloads.

• Based on
  NVIDIA RTX A5000 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
• GPU Chip
  GA102 (Ampere) Navi 22 XT
• Shader
  8192 2560
• Render Output Units
  96 64
• Texture Units
  256 160

This section provides a comparison of the memory configurations of PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. It includes details such as the memory size, type (e.g., GDDR6, HBM2), and bandwidth, which are key factors that determine how efficiently the card handles large textures, data sets, and high-resolution tasks.Larger memory sizes are typically beneficial for demanding applications like 4K gaming and video editing.

• Memory Size
  24 GB 12 GB
• Memory Type
  GDDR6 GDDR6
• Memory Speed
  16 Gbps 2 GHz
• Memory Interface
  384 bit 192 bit

This section focuses on comparing the clock speeds of PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. It includes both the base and boost clock speeds, which directly influence the performance of the GPU during intensive tasks. Faster clock speeds typically translate to higher frame rates in games and quicker processing in compute-heavy applications.

• Base Clock
  1.170 GHz 2.321 GHz
• Boost Clock
  1.695 GHz 2.622 GHz+ 2 %
• Avg (Game) Clock
  -- 2.514 GHz+ 4 %
• Overclocking
  Yes Yes

This section examines the thermal design of PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. It includes details such as power consumption (in watts) and thermal output during regular operation and overclocking. Efficient thermal management is essential for maintaining stable performance during long gaming sessions or other demanding tasks.

• TDP
  230 W 230 W
• TDP (up)
  -- --
• Tjunction max
  -- --
• PCIe-Power
  1 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

This section compares the cooling systems of PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. It includes details about the types of coolers (e.g., blower or open-air) and the number and size of fans, which play a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperatures during operation.Effective cooling is essential for preventing thermal throttling and extending the longevity of the GPU.

• Fan-Type
  Radial Axial
• Fan 1
  1 x 65 mm 2 x 100 mm
• Fan 2
  -- --
• Cooler-Type
  Air cooling Air cooling
• Noise (Idle)
  -- 0 dB / Silent
• Noise (Load)
  -- --

This section compares the connectivity options available on PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. These include the number and type of ports like HDMI, DisplayPort, and others that are essential for connecting displays and external devices.This information helps determine which card offers more versatile or modern connectivity options.

• Max. Displays
  4 4
• HDCP-Version
  2.3 2.3
• HDMI Ports
  -- 1x HDMI v2.1
• DP Ports
  4x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.4a
• DVI Ports
  -- --
• VGA Ports
  -- --
• USB-C Ports
  -- --

This section compares the technical specifications of PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. It highlights key features such as API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, which are crucial for running modern games and applications efficiently.These specifications ensure compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of software environments.

• Max. resolution
  7680x4320 7680x4320
• DirectX
  12_2 (Ultimate) 12_2
• Raytracing
  Yes Yes
• DLSS / FSR
  Yes No
• LED
  No LED lighting MSI Mystic Light

This section compares the support for video codecs on PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. It highlights the built-in capabilities for compressing and decompressing video formats such as H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and VP9, which are important for tasks like video editing and streaming.

• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode Decode

This section compares the physical dimensions of PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. It includes the size, weight, and slot requirements, which are important considerations for ensuring compatibility with your PC case, especially in smaller or more compact builds.

• Length
  267 mm 279 mm
• Height
  112 mm 131 mm
• Width
  -- 58 mm
• Width (Slots)
  2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
• Weight
  1025 g 1179 g

This section provides additional information about PNY RTX A5000 and MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT GAMING X 12G. It covers aspects such as release dates, interface compatibility, and other unique features that might not be covered in other sections.This helps users make a more informed decision about the suitability of each card for their specific use case.

• GPU Interface
  PCIe 4.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
• Release date
  Q3/2021 Q1/2021
• Structure size
  8 nm 7 nm
• Part-no
  VCNRTXA5000-PB --
• Documents
  data sheet data sheet