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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 Per Dollar RTX A2000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 29.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000.
| Insight | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-29.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+29.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX A2000 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A2000 scores 13,464 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 29.2%. The RTX A2000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 26 RT cores (RTX A2000) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 104 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,464 | 17,400+29% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3328 | 4352+31% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+176% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 2535 MHz+111% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 104 | 136+31% |
| L1 Cache | 3.3 MB | 4.3 MB+30% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 26 | 34+31% |
| Tensor Cores | 104 | 136+31% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX A2000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RTX A2000) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-56% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 167mm | — |
| Height | 68mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 192.3+77% | 108.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $320 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | AD106 |
| Release | August 10 2021 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #186 | #59 |
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