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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
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile.
| Insight | RTX A2000 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A2000 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 RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
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.
RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,209 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A2000 scores 13,464 and the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile reaches 13,209 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000) vs 1,792 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000) vs 9.032 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 26 RT cores (RTX A2000) vs 14 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) with 104 Tensor cores vs 56.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,464+2% | 13,209 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3328+86% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 9.032 TFLOPS+13% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 2520 MHz+110% |
| ROPs | 48+100% | 24 |
| TMUs | 104+86% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 3.3 MB+83% | 1.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 26+86% | 14 |
| Tensor Cores | 104+86% | 56 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A2000 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RTX A2000) vs 24 MB (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 1.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+500% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile).
| Feature | RTX A2000 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 draws 70W versus the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile's 35W — a 66.7% difference. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000) vs 500W (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 167mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 35W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 167mm | 0mm |
| Height | 68mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 192.3 | 377.4+96% |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A2000 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $320 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | GB207 |
| Release | August 10 2021 | March 19 2025 |
| Ranking | #186 | #244 |
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