NVIDIA Unveils RTX A400/A1000 Pro GPUs with AI

NVIDIA has unveiled its latest desktop graphics processing units (GPUs), the RTX A400 and RTX A1000, built on the advanced Ampere architecture. These GPUs mark a significant milestone as they integrate Tensor Cores and RT Cores into entry-level workstation professional graphics cards, delivering accelerated AI computation and catering to the demanding needs of CAD, 3D modeling, and rendering with ray tracing capabilities.

Designed to succeed the T1000 and T400 professional graphics cards released in 2021, the RTX A400/A1000 series brings AI processing capabilities to this product line for the first time. With a power consumption of 50W and a space-efficient single-card slot design, both GPUs offer exceptional performance. The RTX A400 boasts 768 CUDA cores, 24 3rd generation Tensor Cores, and 6 2nd generation RT Cores, with a GPU boost frequency of 1755MHz and 4GB 64bit GDDR6 memory. Performance-wise, the A400 delivers FP16 floating-point operation performance of up to 21.7 TFLOPS. NVIDIA highlights that the RTX A400 enables seamless execution of AI applications like intelligent chatbots directly on workstations, significantly enhancing productivity. Additionally, it supports real-time ray tracing, empowering creators to achieve stunning 3D rendering effects. With 4 display output interfaces, the A400 is particularly well-suited for industries requiring high-density visualization.

Meanwhile, the NVIDIA RTX A1000 graphics card features 2304 CUDA cores, 72 3rd generation Tensor Cores, and 18 2nd generation RT Cores, with a GPU boost frequency of 1460MHz and 8GB 128bit GDDR6 memory. Delivering FP16 floating-point operation performance of up to 53.8 TFLOPS, the A1000 is designed to meet the demands of users seeking higher performance. It significantly boosts the performance of generative AI and ray tracing, with tools like Stable Diffusion seeing over a 3x increase in generation speed compared to the previous generation. The 18 RT cores also enhance rendering speeds for professional workflows such as CAD, 3D modeling, and video editing.

NVIDIA has already commenced shipping the RTX A1000 GPU through its global distributor partners, while the RTX A400 GPU is slated to begin shipping to partners in May, with an anticipated official launch scheduled for this summer.