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 A3000 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A3000 Mobile: 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

✅+11% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A3000 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌RTX A3000 Mobile is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 70W.

RTX A3000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅1.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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 70W instead of 160W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,720 vs 14,114).
❌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?

RTX A3000 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2060 instead at 14,114 vs 12,720, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RTX A3000 Mobile 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, 32 vs 30 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 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 lighter 1440p headroom, RTX A3000 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A3000 Mobile Technical Specifications

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

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.

RTX A3000 Mobile

The RTX A3000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1230 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,720 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 12,720 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 11%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the RTX A3000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1230 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 32 (RTX A3000 Mobile) with 240 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTX A3000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	14,114+11%	12,720
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1920	4096+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	10.08 TFLOPS+56%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+37%	1230 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	128+7%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	4 MB+111%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	32+7%
Tensor Cores	240+88%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A3000 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTX A3000 Mobile
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 A3000 Mobile carries 8 GB. RTX A3000 Mobile 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 A3000 Mobile. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (RTX A3000 Mobile) — the RTX A3000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTX A3000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTX A3000 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A3000 Mobile). 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 A3000 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTX A3000 Mobile
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 A3000 Mobile's 70W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX A3000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (RTX A3000 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTX A3000 Mobile
TDP	160W	70W-56%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	181.7+106%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RTX A3000 Mobile (2021 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	RTX A3000 Mobile
MSRP	$349	—
Codename	TU106	GA104
Release	January 7 2019	April 12 2021
Ranking	#168	#205

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