RTX A2000 Mobile vs GeForce GTX 1060

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. The RTX A2000 Mobile is positioned at rank #214 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Mobile

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

90%

#204

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

434%

#206

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

393%

#207

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

392%

#211

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

357%

#212

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

354%

#214

RTX A2000 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

97%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

93%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

89%

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 Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A2000 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000 Mobile.

Insight	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

RTX A2000 Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A2000 Mobile and GeForce GTX 1060

RTX A2000 Mobile

The RTX A2000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1687 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,506 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX A2000 Mobile scores 9,506 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 5.9%. The RTX A2000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 8.637 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1687 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	9,506	10,064+6%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.637 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+3%
Boost Clock	1687 MHz	1733 MHz+3%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+166%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A2000 Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A2000 Mobile draws 95W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 61.8% difference. The RTX A2000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	95W-47%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.1+79%	55.9