Radeon Pro Vega II Duo vs RTX A2000 12GB
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A2000 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A2000 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $3,500 for the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 801.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+801.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($380) |
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 Radeon Pro Vega II Duo and RTX A2000 12GB
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,018 points. Launch price was $4,399.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo scores 14,018 and the RTX A2000 12GB reaches 13,721 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is built on GCN 5.1 while the RTX A2000 12GB uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB). Raw compute: 14.09 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,018+2% | 13,721 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 ×2+23% | 3328 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.09 TFLOPS ×2+76% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1720 MHz+43% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 ×2+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 256 ×2+146% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 3.3 MB+230% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 12GB has 8 GB. The RTX A2000 12GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) — the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8+100% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (2x) (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB). Decoder: UVD 7.2 (2x) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 (2x) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 (2x) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo draws 475W versus the RTX A2000 12GB's 70W — a 148.6% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 500W (RTX A2000 12GB). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 475W | 70W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 167mm |
| Height | 120mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 196.0+564% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 and now averages $380. The RTX A2000 12GB costs 89.1% less ($3120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) — the RTX A2000 12GB offers 802.5% better value. The RTX A2000 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4399 | $449-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $380-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.0 | 36.1+803% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA106 |
| Release | June 3 2019 | November 23 2021 |
| Ranking | #170 | #177 |
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