RTX A2000 12GB vs Radeon RX 6700M
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 RX 6700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A2000 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6700M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (10 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX A2000 12GB and Radeon RX 6700M
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 RX 6700M
The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A2000 12GB scores 13,721 and the Radeon RX 6700M reaches 13,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 12GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 26 RT cores (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700M) with 104 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,721+1% | 13,525 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3328+44% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 11.06 TFLOPS+38% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 2400 MHz+100% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 104 | 144+38% |
| L1 Cache | 3.3 MB+560% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 26 | 36+38% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX A2000 12GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 RX 6700M has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700M offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 160-bit.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB+25% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 160-bit+25% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6700M).
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 3.0 |
| 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 RX 6700M's 135W — a 63.4% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 167mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-48% | 135W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 167mm | 0mm |
| Height | 68mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 196.0+96% | 100.2 |
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