GeForce GTX 970 vs RTX A2000 Mobile

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 Mobile

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

90%

#204

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

434%

#206

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

393%

#207

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

392%

#211

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

357%

#212

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

354%

#214

RTX A2000 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

97%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

93%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A2000 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The RTX A2000 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970	RTX A2000 Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GTX 970 Benchmark Check

RTX A2000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970 and RTX A2000 Mobile

GeForce GTX 970

The GeForce GTX 970 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1664 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,640 points. Launch price was $329.

RTX A2000 Mobile

The RTX A2000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1687 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,506 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970 scores 9,640 and the RTX A2000 Mobile reaches 9,506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the RTX A2000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,664 (GeForce GTX 970) vs 2,560 (RTX A2000 Mobile). Raw compute: 3.92 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970) vs 8.637 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1687 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	RTX A2000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	9,640+1%	9,506
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1664	2560+54%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.92 TFLOPS	8.637 TFLOPS+120%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1687 MHz+43%
ROPs	56+17%	48
TMUs	104+30%	80
L1 Cache	0.61 MB	2.5 MB+310%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	RTX A2000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	RTX A2000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 970) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	RTX A2000 Mobile
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX 970) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	RTX A2000 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 2nd gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo VP6	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970 draws 150W versus the RTX A2000 Mobile's 95W — a 44.9% difference. The RTX A2000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 970) vs 500W (RTX A2000 Mobile). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	RTX A2000 Mobile
TDP	150W	95W-37%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	64.3	100.1+56%