GeForce RTX 3070
RTX A2000
GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A2000 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 3070 vs RTX A2000 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.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Among Us
Apex Legends
ARC Raiders
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070
2020Why buy it
- ✅66.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 48.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 29.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
Trade-offs
- ❌214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.
- ❌44.9% longer card at 242mm vs 167mm.
RTX A2000
2021Why buy it
- ✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($450 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.
- ✅Measures 167mm instead of 242mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A2000 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX A2000's 13,464 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 64.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 26 (RTX A2000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 104.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+65% | 13,464 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+77% | 3328 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+154% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+44% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 184+77% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+76% | 3.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+77% | 26 |
| Tensor Cores | 184+77% | 104 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The RTX A2000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 128-bit on the RTX A2000. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX A2000's 70W — a 103.4% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) 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°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 70W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 167mm |
| Height | 112mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 192.3+91% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the RTX A2000 launched at $450. On MSRP, RTX A2000 was 9.8% cheaper ($49 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 29.9 (RTX A2000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 48.5% better value. The newer card here is RTX A2000 (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $450-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.4+48% | 29.9 |
| Codename | GA104 | GA106 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | August 10 2021 |
| Ranking | #63 | #186 |
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