GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX A2000
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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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+50.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-50.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $320 for the RTX A2000, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 72.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+72.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($320) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX A2000
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX A2000's 13,464 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 50.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 26 (RTX A2000) with 152 Tensor cores vs 104.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+51% | 13,464 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+46% | 3328 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+103% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+39% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 152+46% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+45% | 3.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38+46% | 26 |
| Tensor Cores | 152+46% | 104 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A2000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX A2000's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (RTX A2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 70W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 167mm |
| Height | 112mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6 | 192.3+89% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the RTX A2000 launched at $450 and now averages $320. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 12.5% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 42.1 (RTX A2000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 72.2% better value. The RTX A2000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-11% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-13% | $320 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+72% | 42.1 |
| Codename | GA104 | GA106 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | August 10 2021 |
| Ranking | #73 | #186 |
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