GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

2022Core: 630 MHzBoost: 1140 MHz

GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • 41.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 357.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 35W.
  • 179.3% longer card at 229mm vs 82mm.

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 35W instead of 160W, a 125W reduction.
  • Measures 82mm instead of 229mm, a 147mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 41.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 28.2% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 11,009), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, RTX A1000 Embedded GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

NVIDIA

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,009 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 11,009 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 28.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1140 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 16 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) with 240 Tensor cores vs 64.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score
14,114+28%
11,009
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1920
2048+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS+38%
4.669 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+47%
1140 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
120+88%
64
L1 Cache
1.9 MB
2 MB+5%
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
30+88%
16
Tensor Cores
240+275%
64

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU carries 8 GB. RTX A1000 Embedded GPU gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 128-bit on the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 35W — a 128.2% difference. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
TDP
160W
35W-78%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
82mm
Height
113mm
4mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
72-4%
75°C
Perf/Watt
88.2
314.5+257%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RTX A1000 Embedded GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
MSRP
$349
Codename
TU106
GA107S
Release
January 7 2019
March 30 2022
Ranking
#168
#246

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