GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design vs RTX A2000 Mobile
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
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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.
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. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 77 and the RTX A2000 Mobile is on rank 214, so the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | RTX A2000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design and RTX A2000 Mobile
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,674 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design scores 9,674 and the RTX A2000 Mobile reaches 9,506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the RTX A2000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (RTX A2000 Mobile). Raw compute: 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 8.637 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1185 MHz vs 1687 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 20 (RTX A2000 Mobile) with 240 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | RTX A2000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,674+2% | 9,506 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 2560+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.55 TFLOPS | 8.637 TFLOPS+90% |
| Boost Clock | 1185 MHz | 1687 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 120+50% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB | 2.5 MB+32% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30+50% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 240+200% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A2000 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | RTX A2000 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 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 Mobile has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (RTX A2000 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | RTX A2000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) 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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | RTX A2000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | RTX A2000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design draws 65W versus the RTX A2000 Mobile's 95W — a 37.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (RTX A2000 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | RTX A2000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-32% | 95W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 148.8+49% | 100.1 |
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