RTX A2000 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A2000 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.

Insight	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)
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 (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A2000 12GB 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.

RTX A2000 12GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A2000 12GB and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A2000 12GB scores 13,721 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 12GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 26 RT cores (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 104 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	13,721+4%	13,170
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3328	3584+8%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.987 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+60%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1777 MHz+48%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	104	112+8%
L1 Cache	3.3 MB	3.5 MB+6%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	26	28+8%
Tensor Cores	104	112+8%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU
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 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A2000 12GB draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	RTX A2000 12GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	70W-59%	170W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	167mm	—
Height	68mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	196.0+153%	77.5