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 3060 vs RTX A2000 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A2000: 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 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅32.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $121 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 29.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.
❌44.9% longer card at 242mm vs 167mm.

RTX A2000

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 242mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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36.8% HIGHER MSRP
$450 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 32.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 26.2% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 13,464), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 28 vs 26 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $121 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $450, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 72.6% (51.7 vs 29.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A2000 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

RTX A2000

The RTX A2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 10 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,464 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX A2000's 13,464 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 26.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 26 (RTX A2000) with 112 Tensor cores vs 104.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000
G3D Mark Score	16,995+26%	13,464
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584+8%	3328
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+60%	7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+48%	1200 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	112+8%	104
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+6%	3.3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28+8%	26
Tensor Cores	112+8%	104

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A2000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000
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 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 50% 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 3060 and 128-bit on the RTX A2000.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX A2000's 70W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (RTX A2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000
TDP	170W	70W-59%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	167mm
Height	112mm	68mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	192.3+92%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the RTX A2000 launched at $450. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 26.9% cheaper ($121 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 29.9 (RTX A2000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 72.9% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000
MSRP	$329-27%	$450
Performance per Dollar	51.7+73%	29.9
Codename	GA106	GA106
Release	January 12 2021	August 10 2021
Ranking	#114	#186

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