RTX A2000 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
RTX A2000 Mobile
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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.
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. The RTX A2000 Mobile is positioned at rank 214 and the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is on rank 77, so the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design 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 Mobile and GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,674 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A2000 Mobile scores 9,506 and the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 8.637 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1687 MHz vs 1185 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) with 80 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,506 | 9,674+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+33% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.637 TFLOPS+90% | 4.55 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1687 MHz+42% | 1185 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 80 | 120+50% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+32% | 1.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 30+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 80 | 240+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A2000 Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 Mobile draws 95W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design's 65W — a 37.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 65W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 100.1 | 148.8+49% |
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