RTX A2000 vs Titan X Pascal

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.

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

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

117%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

111%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

104%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

102%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

102%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

101%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

100%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

92%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

92%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

92%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

84%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

83%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

78%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

77%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

77%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

74%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

72%

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 uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A2000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Titan X Pascal lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Titan X Pascal is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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	Titan X Pascal
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Titan X Pascal offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $320 for the RTX A2000, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 62.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX A2000	Titan X Pascal
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+62.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($320)	✅More affordable ($200)

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 Benchmark Check

Titan X Pascal Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A2000 and Titan X Pascal

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.

Titan X Pascal

The Titan X Pascal is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 2 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1417 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,660 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A2000 scores 13,464 and the Titan X Pascal reaches 13,660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 is built on Ampere while the Titan X Pascal uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000) vs 3,584 (Titan X Pascal). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000) vs 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	RTX A2000	Titan X Pascal
G3D Mark Score	13,464	13,660+1%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3328	3584+8%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.987 TFLOPS	10.97 TFLOPS+37%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1531 MHz+28%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	104	224+115%
L1 Cache	3.3 MB+154%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A2000	Titan X Pascal
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	RTX A2000	Titan X Pascal
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000) vs 12.1 (Titan X Pascal). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	RTX A2000	Titan X Pascal
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal).

Feature	RTX A2000	Titan X Pascal
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A2000 draws 70W versus the Titan X Pascal's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000) vs 600W (Titan X Pascal). 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	Titan X Pascal
TDP	70W-72%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	167mm	267mm
Height	68mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	192.3+252%	54.6

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Value Analysis

The RTX A2000 launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $320, while the Titan X Pascal launched at $1199 and now averages $200. The Titan X Pascal costs 37.5% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (RTX A2000) vs 68.3 (Titan X Pascal) — the Titan X Pascal offers 62.2% better value. The RTX A2000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).