Radeon RX 6800M vs RTX A2000
Radeon RX 6800M
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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 RX 6800M
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A2000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RX 6800M and RTX A2000
Radeon RX 6800M
The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.
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 6800M scores 13,295 and the RTX A2000 reaches 13,464 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000). Raw compute: 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000). Boost clocks: 2390 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 26 (RTX A2000) vs 104.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,295 | 13,464+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3328+30% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.24 TFLOPS+53% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2390 MHz+99% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+54% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3.3 MB+560% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+54% | 26 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX A2000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800M draws 145W versus the RTX A2000's 70W — a 69.8% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 500W (RTX A2000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 145W | 70W-52% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 167mm |
| Height | — | 68mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 91.7 | 192.3+110% |
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