Titan X Pascal
VS
RTX A2000 12GB

Titan X Pascal vs RTX A2000 12GB

Titan X Pascal

2016Core: 1417 MHzBoost: 1531 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX A2000 12GB

2021Core: 562 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 12GB

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
114%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
109%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
101%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
100%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
100%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
99%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
98%
#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
90%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
90%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
90%
#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
82%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
81%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
76%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
76%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
75%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
72%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A2000 12GB uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A2000 12GB 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 RTX A2000 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Titan X Pascal.

InsightTitan X PascalRTX A2000 12GB
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Titan X Pascal offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $380 for the RTX A2000 12GB, it costs 47% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 89.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTitan X PascalRTX A2000 12GB
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+89.2%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($200)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)

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 Titan X Pascal and RTX A2000 12GB

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

RTX A2000 12GB

The RTX A2000 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 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: 13,721 points. Launch price was $449.

Graphics Performance

The Titan X Pascal scores 13,660 and the RTX A2000 12GB reaches 13,721 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Titan X Pascal is built on Pascal while the RTX A2000 12GB uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Titan X Pascal) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB). Raw compute: 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

FeatureTitan X PascalRTX A2000 12GB
G3D Mark Score
13,660
13,721
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
16 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3584+8%
3328
Compute (TFLOPS)
10.97 TFLOPS+37%
7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1531 MHz+28%
1200 MHz
ROPs
96+100%
48
TMUs
224+115%
104
L1 Cache
1.3 MB
3.3 MB+154%
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTitan X PascalRTX A2000 12GB
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

FeatureTitan X PascalRTX A2000 12GB
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5X
GDDR6
Bus Width
384-bit+200%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Titan X Pascal) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureTitan X PascalRTX A2000 12GB
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB).

FeatureTitan X PascalRTX A2000 12GB
Encoder
NVENC 5.0 (2x)
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The Titan X Pascal draws 250W versus the RTX A2000 12GB's 70W — a 112.5% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Titan X Pascal) vs 500W (RTX A2000 12GB). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureTitan X PascalRTX A2000 12GB
TDP
250W
70W-72%
Recommended PSU
600W
500W-17%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
167mm
Height
112mm
68mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
54.6
196.0+259%
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Value Analysis

The Titan X Pascal launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 and now averages $380. The Titan X Pascal costs 47.4% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (Titan X Pascal) vs 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) — the Titan X Pascal offers 89.2% better value. The RTX A2000 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureTitan X PascalRTX A2000 12GB
MSRP
$1199
$449-63%
Avg Price (30d)
$200-47%
$380
Performance per Dollar
68.3+89%
36.1
Codename
GP102
GA106
Release
August 2 2016
November 23 2021
Ranking
#198
#177