RTX A2000 12GB vs Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
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 Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A2000 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $3,500 for the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 801.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+801.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($380) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) |
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 Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
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.
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,018 points. Launch price was $4,399.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A2000 12GB scores 13,721 and the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo reaches 14,018 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 12GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 14.09 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1720 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,721 | 14,018+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3328 | 4096 ×2+23% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 14.09 TFLOPS ×2+76% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1720 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64 ×2+33% |
| TMUs | 104 | 256 ×2+146% |
| L1 Cache | 3.3 MB+230% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A2000 12GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo has 0 MB. The RTX A2000 12GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) — the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 8.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 8+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB) vs VCE 4.1 (2x) (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.2 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo).
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCE 4.1 (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | UVD 7.2 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 12GB draws 70W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo's 475W — a 148.6% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-85% | 475W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 167mm | 267mm |
| Height | 68mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 196.0+564% | 29.5 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo launched at $4399 and now averages $3500. The RTX A2000 12GB costs 89.1% less ($3120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) — the RTX A2000 12GB offers 802.5% better value. The RTX A2000 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-90% | $4399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380-89% | $3500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.1+803% | 4.0 |
| Codename | GA106 | Vega 20 |
| Release | November 23 2021 | June 3 2019 |
| Ranking | #177 | #170 |
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