RTX A2000 12GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
RTX A2000 12GB
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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 RTX A2000 12GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 48% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000 12GB.
| Insight | RTX A2000 12GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-48%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+48%) |
| 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $380 for the RTX A2000 12GB, it costs 26% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 100.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A2000 12GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 RTX A2000 12GB and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A2000 12GB scores 13,721 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 48%. The RTX A2000 12GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 26 RT cores (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 104 Tensor cores vs 152.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,721 | 20,312+48% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3328 | 4864+46% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+103% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1665 MHz+39% |
| ROPs | 48 | 80+67% |
| TMUs | 104 | 152+46% |
| L1 Cache | 3.3 MB | 4.8 MB+45% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 26 | 38+46% |
| Tensor Cores | 104 | 152+46% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 12GB draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 96.3% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-65% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 167mm | 242mm |
| Height | 68mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 196.0+93% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 26.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100.8% better value. The RTX A2000 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $399-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $280-26% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.1 | 72.5+101% |
| Codename | GA106 | GA104 |
| Release | November 23 2021 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #177 | #73 |
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