RTX A2000 Mobile vs GeForce GTX 970

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 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). 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 970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. 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 970
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970 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 970 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A2000 Mobile and GeForce GTX 970

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 970

The GeForce GTX 970 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1664 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,640 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A2000 Mobile scores 9,506 and the GeForce GTX 970 reaches 9,640 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 970 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 1,664 (GeForce GTX 970). Raw compute: 8.637 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 3.92 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970). Boost clocks: 1687 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 970
G3D Mark Score	9,506	9,640+1%
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+54%	1664
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.637 TFLOPS+120%	3.92 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1687 MHz+43%	1178 MHz
ROPs	48	56+17%
TMUs	80	104+30%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+310%	0.61 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 970
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 970
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 970). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 970
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (FL 12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX 970). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970).

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 970
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 2nd gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo VP6
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 970's 150W — a 44.9% difference. The RTX A2000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	RTX A2000 Mobile	GeForce GTX 970
TDP	95W-37%	150W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.1+56%	64.3