
RTX A2000 12GB vs Radeon RX Vega 64

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
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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.
| Insight | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon 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.
| Insight | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon 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

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 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.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon 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)
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon 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% |
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.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon 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 |
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).
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Radeon 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 |
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