GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A4000H

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX A4000H

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz

GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A4000H 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 A4000H 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 A4000H: 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

  • +19.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $651 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 242.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than RTX A4000H across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • RTX A4000H is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

RTX A4000H

2021

Why buy it

  • 20.3% 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.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 14,114).
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 186.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
RTX A4000H is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 20.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2060 instead at 14,114 vs 11,815, 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 A4000H 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, 48 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 to buy today. It is $651 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 242.3% (40.4 vs 11.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. 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 A4000H has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX A4000H 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 A4000H

The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the RTX A4000H's 11,815 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 19.5%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 48 (RTX A4000H) with 240 Tensor cores vs 192.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A4000H
G3D Mark Score
14,114+19%
11,815
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1920
6144+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.451 TFLOPS
19.17 TFLOPS+197%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz+8%
1560 MHz
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
120
192+60%
L1 Cache
1.9 MB
6 MB+216%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores
30
48+60%
Tensor Cores
240+25%
192

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4000H supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A4000H
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 A4000H carries 8 GB. RTX A4000H gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000H) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX A4000H. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 192-bit on the RTX A4000H. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000H) — the RTX A4000H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A4000H
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width
192-bit
192-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 A4000H). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A4000H
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 None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs None (RTX A4000H).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A4000H
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
None
Decoder
NVDEC (Turing)
None
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
None
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 13.3% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A4000H
TDP
160W
140W-13%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
241mm
Height
113mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
72-4%
75°C
Perf/Watt
88.2+5%
84.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the RTX A4000H launched at $1000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 65.1% cheaper ($651 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 11.8 (RTX A4000H) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 242.4% better value. The newer card here is RTX A4000H (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060RTX A4000H
MSRP
$349-65%
$1000
Performance per Dollar
40.4+242%
11.8
Codename
TU106
GA104
Release
January 7 2019
April 12 2021
Ranking
#168
#226

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