RTX A2000 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2060

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 12GB

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

114%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

109%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

101%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

100%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

99%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

98%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

90%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

82%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

81%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

76%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

75%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

72%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A2000 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $380 for the RTX A2000 12GB, it costs 68% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 225.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+225.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)	✅More affordable ($120)

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.

RTX A2000 12GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A2000 12GB and GeForce RTX 2060

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.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A2000 12GB scores 13,721 and the GeForce RTX 2060 reaches 14,114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 12GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 26 RT cores (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 104 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	13,721	14,114+3%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3328+73%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.987 TFLOPS+24%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1680 MHz+40%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	104	120+15%
L1 Cache	3.3 MB+74%	1.9 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	26	30+15%
Tensor Cores	104	240+131%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A2000 12GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The RTX A2000 12GB offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A2000 12GB draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	70W-56%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	167mm	229mm
Height	68mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72-4%
Perf/Watt	196.0+122%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 68.4% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 225.8% better value. The RTX A2000 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).