EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada
Ada · 20 GB GDDR6 ECC · 130 W · FTW3
RTX A6000
Ampere · 48 GB GDDR6 ECC · 300 W
RTX A6000 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada lands at 88 and RTX A6000 at 92. That puts RTX A6000 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick RTX A6000 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
RTX A6000Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
RTX A6000 leads on raster (87 vs 83).
Ray tracing
RTX A6000RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
RTX A6000 leads on rt (92 vs 88).
AI workloads
RTX A6000Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
RTX A6000 leads on ai (93 vs 89).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 AdaSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada more score per dollar ($1,400 vs $4,650).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ampere |
| VRAM | 20 GB GDDR6 ECC | ▲ 48 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | 130 W | 300 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2020 |
EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
RTX A6000
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada vs RTX A6000
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada or RTX A6000? +
RTX A6000 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada worth the price? +
At $1,400, EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ai.
Is RTX A6000 worth the price? +
At $4,650, RTX A6000 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ai.
Does EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada or RTX A6000 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada or RTX A6000? +
RTX A6000 — leads on raster (87 vs 83). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 RTX 4000 Ada or RTX A6000? +
RTX A6000 — leads on rt (92 vs 88). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.