RTX A2000 12GB
VS
Radeon RX Vega 64

RTX A2000 12GB vs Radeon RX Vega 64

NVIDIA

RTX A2000 12GB

2021Core: 562 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 64

2017Core: 1247 MHzBoost: 1546 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A2000 12GB uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A2000 12GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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.

InsightRTX A2000 12GBRadeon RX Vega 64
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $380 for the RTX A2000 12GB, it costs 78% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 354.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRTX A2000 12GBRadeon RX Vega 64
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+354.5%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)
More affordable ($85)

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 Vega 64

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

The RTX A2000 12GB scores 13,721 and the Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 12GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

FeatureRTX A2000 12GBRadeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score
13,721
13,949+2%
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 5.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
3328
4096+23%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.987 TFLOPS
12.66 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1546 MHz+29%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
104
256+146%
L1 Cache
3.3 MB+230%
1 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTX A2000 12GBRadeon RX Vega 64
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 2048-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX A2000 12GBRadeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
HBM2
Bus Width
128-bit
2048-bit+1500%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRTX A2000 12GBRadeon RX Vega 64
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

FeatureRTX A2000 12GBRadeon RX Vega 64
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCE 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
UVD 7.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A2000 12GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W — a 123.3% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRTX A2000 12GBRadeon RX Vega 64
TDP
70W-76%
295W
Recommended PSU
500W-33%
750W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 8-pin
Length
167mm
267mm
Height
68mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
196.0+314%
47.3
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Value Analysis

The RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 and now averages $85. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 77.6% less ($295 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 354.6% better value. The RTX A2000 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureRTX A2000 12GBRadeon RX Vega 64
MSRP
$449-10%
$499
Avg Price (30d)
$380
$85-78%
Performance per Dollar
36.1
164.1+355%
Codename
GA106
Vega 10
Release
November 23 2021
August 7 2017
Ranking
#177
#171