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 4060 vs RTX A2000 12GB FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A2000 12GB: 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 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅34.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 113.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 30.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 104), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.
❌43.7% longer card at 240mm vs 167mm.

RTX A2000 12GB

2021

Why buy it

✅8.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (104 vs 96).
✅Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 240mm, a 73mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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50.2% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 30.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 34.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 42.5% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 13,721), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTX A2000 12GB is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $449, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 113.9% (65.4 vs 30.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RTX A2000 12GB Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

RTX A2000 12GB

The RTX A2000 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 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: 13,721 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RTX A2000 12GB's 13,721 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 42.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A2000 12GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 26 (RTX A2000 12GB) with 96 Tensor cores vs 104.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A2000 12GB
G3D Mark Score	19,548+42%	13,721
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	3328+8%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+89%	7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+105%	1200 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	104+8%
L1 Cache	3 MB	3.3 MB+10%
L2 Cache	24 MB+700%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	26+8%
Tensor Cores	96	104+8%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RTX A2000 12GB does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX A2000 12GB supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A2000 12GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the RTX A2000 12GB. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A2000 12GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+700%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A2000 12GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A2000 12GB
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX A2000 12GB's 70W — a 48.6% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (RTX A2000 12GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A2000 12GB
TDP	115W	70W-39%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	167mm
Height	111mm	68mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75°C
Perf/Watt	170.0	196.0+15%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 33.4% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 30.6 (RTX A2000 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 113.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP	$299-33%	$449
Performance per Dollar	65.4+114%	30.6
Codename	AD107	GA106
Release	May 18 2023	November 23 2021
Ranking	#84	#177

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