Radeon RX 6700M vs RTX A2000

AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

2021Core: 1489 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A2000

2021Core: 562 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
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Radeon RX 6700M 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.

Radeon RX 6700M 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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Radeon RX 6700M 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.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

  • 27.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 29.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
  • 92.9% higher power demand at 135W vs 70W.

RTX A2000

2021

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 29.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 70W instead of 135W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Radeon RX 6700M is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon RX 6700M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 27.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (13,525 vs 13,464), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6700M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 10 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while RTX A2000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 8nm, and 36 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?
RTX A2000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, RTX A2000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 6700M has the stronger long-term case.

Radeon RX 6700M vs RTX A2000 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.

NVIDIA

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

The Radeon RX 6700M scores 13,525 and the RTX A2000 reaches 13,464 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 26 (RTX A2000) vs 104.

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRTX A2000
G3D Mark Score
13,525
13,464
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2304
3328+44%
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.06 TFLOPS+38%
7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2400 MHz+100%
1200 MHz
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
144+38%
104
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
3.3 MB+560%
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
36+38%
26

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6700M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RTX A2000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX A2000 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 6700M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRTX A2000
Upscaling Tech
FSR 3
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6700M has 10 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 6700M gives you 25% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 160-bit on the Radeon RX 6700M and 128-bit on the RTX A2000.

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRTX A2000
VRAM Capacity
10 GB+25%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
160-bit+25%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 6.

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRTX A2000
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
6+500%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000).

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRTX A2000
Encoder
VCN 3.0
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
VCN 3.0
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6700M draws 135W versus the RTX A2000's 70W — a 63.4% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 500W (RTX A2000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 167mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 6700MRTX A2000
TDP
135W
70W-48%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
167mm
Height
0mm
68mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
100.2
192.3+92%