GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A4000 Mobile
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 | RTX A4000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A4000 Mobile 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and RTX A4000 Mobile
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 A4000 Mobile
The RTX A4000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,782 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 and the RTX A4000 Mobile reaches 14,782 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the RTX A4000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5,120 (RTX A4000 Mobile). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 17.2 TFLOPS (RTX A4000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 40 (RTX A4000 Mobile) with 240 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | RTX A4000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,114 | 14,782+5% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 5120+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.451 TFLOPS | 17.2 TFLOPS+167% |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 80+67% |
| TMUs | 120 | 160+33% |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB | 5 MB+163% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 40+33% |
| Tensor Cores | 240+50% | 160 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A4000 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | RTX A4000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 Mobile has 8 GB. The RTX A4000 Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000 Mobile) — the RTX A4000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | RTX A4000 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | RTX A4000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000 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 A4000 Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | RTX A4000 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) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the RTX A4000 Mobile's 115W — a 32.7% difference. The RTX A4000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (RTX A4000 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 A4000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 115W-28% |
| 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 | 128.5+46% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | RTX A4000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | TU106 | GA104 |
| Release | January 7 2019 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #168 | #159 |
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