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RTX A2000
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A2000 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The RTX A2000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A2000 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $320 for the RTX A2000, it costs 69% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 225.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A2000 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+225.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($320) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 10 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: 13,464 points. Launch price was $449.
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A2000 scores 13,464 and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti reaches 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000) vs 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1075 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,464 | 13,711+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3328+18% | 2816 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS+32% | 6.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz+12% | 1075 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 104 | 176+69% |
| L1 Cache | 3.3 MB+230% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A2000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB. The RTX A2000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti).
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 3.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-72% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 167mm | 267mm |
| Height | 68mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 192.3+251% | 54.8 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A2000 launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $320, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 68.8% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (RTX A2000) vs 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 225.7% better value. The RTX A2000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450-31% | $649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $320 | $100-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.1 | 137.1+226% |
| Codename | GA106 | GM200 |
| Release | August 10 2021 | June 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #186 | #179 |
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