RTX A2000 12GB
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
13,721
MSRP
$449
AVG Price
$380
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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 12GB
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for RTX A2000 12GB across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RTX A2000 12GB specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A2000 12GB scores 13,721 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ampere (2020−2025) architecture (codename: GA106), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3328 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 104 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 7.987 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1200 MHz from a base of 562 MHz.
| Specification | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 13,721 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ampere (2020−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GA106 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 8 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3328 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 104 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1200 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 562 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 124.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 12,000 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #177 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A2000 12GB is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 3.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The RTX A2000 12GB supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 11.6 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 4x mDP — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC, decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode).
| Specification | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|
| mDP PortsNumber of mDP display connectors | 4x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 12GB draws 70 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 167mm long, 68mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 306g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 70 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 167mm |
| Card Height | 68mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 306g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $380 (MSRP: $449), the RTX A2000 12GB delivers 36 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #177 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $380 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #177 |
| Release Date | November 23 2021 |
| Release Year | 2021 |
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