Radeon RX 6700M vs RTX A2000 12GB

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 12GB 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 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.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

✅27.1% 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 30.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌92.9% higher power demand at 135W vs 70W.

RTX A2000 12GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($449 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 27.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward RTX A2000 12GB instead at 13,721 vs 13,525, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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 12GB 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 12GB 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 12GB 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 12GB Technical Specifications

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

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.

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

The Radeon RX 6700M scores 13,525 and the RTX A2000 12GB reaches 13,721 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX A2000 12GB uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 26 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 104.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	RTX A2000 12GB
G3D Mark Score	13,525	13,721+1%
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

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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 12GB does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX A2000 12GB 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.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	RTX A2000 12GB
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 12GB 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 12GB.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	RTX A2000 12GB
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 12GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	RTX A2000 12GB
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB). 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 12GB).

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	RTX A2000 12GB
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 12GB's 70W — a 63.4% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6700M) vs 500W (RTX A2000 12GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 167mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 6700M	RTX A2000 12GB
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	196.0+96%