A10G vs RTX A2000 12GB
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar A10G
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A2000 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the A10G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | A10G | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A2000 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $2,000 for the A10G, it costs 81% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 431.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | A10G | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+431.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) | ✅More affordable ($380) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10G and RTX A2000 12GB
A10G
The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.
RTX A2000 12GB
The RTX A2000 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,721 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The A10G scores 13,598 and the RTX A2000 12GB reaches 13,721 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The A10G is built on Ampere while the RTX A2000 12GB uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (A10G) vs 26 (RTX A2000 12GB) with 288 Tensor cores vs 104.
| Feature | A10G | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,598 | 13,721 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 9216+177% | 3328 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 31.52 TFLOPS+295% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz+43% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 288+177% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 9 MB+173% | 3.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+177% | 26 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+177% | 104 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | A10G | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 12GB has 8 GB. The A10G offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | A10G | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | A10G | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB).
| Feature | A10G | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The A10G draws 150W versus the RTX A2000 12GB's 70W — a 72.7% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 500W (RTX A2000 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75°C.
| Feature | A10G | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 70W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 167mm |
| Height | 112mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.7 | 196.0+116% |
Value Analysis
The A10G launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2000, while the RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 and now averages $380. The RTX A2000 12GB costs 81% less ($1620 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (A10G) vs 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) — the RTX A2000 12GB offers 430.9% better value.
| Feature | A10G | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $449-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000 | $380-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 36.1+431% |
| Codename | GA102 | GA106 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | November 23 2021 |
| Ranking | #182 | #177 |
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