RTX A2000 12 GB vs RTX A2000

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared RTX A2000 and RTX A2000 12 GB, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

RTX A2000
2021
6 GB GDDR6, 70 Watt
32.22

RTX A2000 12 GB outperforms RTX A2000 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking175171
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation31.5033.17
Power efficiency34.9135.32
ArchitectureAmpere (2020−2025)Ampere (2020−2025)
GPU code nameGA106GA106
Market segmentWorkstationWorkstation
Release date10 August 2021 (3 years ago)23 November 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$449 $449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.

RTX A2000 12 GB has 5% better value for money than RTX A2000.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores33283328
Core clock speed562 MHz562 MHz
Boost clock speed1200 MHz1200 MHz
Number of transistors12,000 million12,000 million
Manufacturing process technology8 nm8 nm
Power consumption (TDP)70 Watt70 Watt
Texture fill rate124.8124.8
Floating-point processing power7.987 TFLOPS7.987 TFLOPS
ROPs4848
TMUs104104
Tensor Cores104104
Ray Tracing Cores2626

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Length167 mm167 mm
Width2-slot2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNoneNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount6 GB12 GB
Memory bus width192 Bit192 Bit
Memory clock speed1500 MHz1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth288.0 GB/s288.0 GB/s
Shared memory--
Resizable BAR++

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a4x mini-DisplayPort

API and SDK compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model6.86.6
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL3.03.0
Vulkan1.31.3
CUDA8.68.6
DLSS++

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

RTX A2000 32.22
RTX A2000 12 GB 32.59
+1.1%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

RTX A2000 13553
RTX A2000 12 GB 13710
+1.2%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD91
+1.1%
90−95
−1.1%
1440p43
+7.5%
40−45
−7.5%
4K28
+3.7%
27−30
−3.7%

Cost per frame, $

1080p4.93
+1.1%
4.99
−1.1%
1440p10.44
+7.5%
11.23
−7.5%
4K16.04
+3.7%
16.63
−3.7%
  • RTX A2000 and RTX A2000 12 GB have nearly equal cost per frame in 1080p
  • RTX A2000 has 7% lower cost per frame in 1440p
  • RTX A2000 and RTX A2000 12 GB have nearly equal cost per frame in 4K

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 180−190
+3.3%
180−190
−3.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 70−75
+5.7%
70−75
−5.7%
Sons of the Forest 70−75
+0%
70−75
+0%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 110−120
−0.8%
120−130
+0.8%
Counter-Strike 2 180−190
+3.3%
180−190
−3.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 70−75
+5.7%
70−75
−5.7%
Far Cry 5 108
+8%
100−105
−8%
Fortnite 140−150
+5%
140−150
−5%
Forza Horizon 4 120−130
+6.7%
120−130
−6.7%
Forza Horizon 5 121
+0.8%
120−130
−0.8%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 130−140
+0.8%
130−140
−0.8%
Sons of the Forest 70−75
+0%
70−75
+0%
Valorant 200−210
+1%
200−210
−1%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 110−120
−0.8%
120−130
+0.8%
Counter-Strike 2 180−190
+3.3%
180−190
−3.3%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 270−280
−0.7%
280−290
+0.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 70−75
+5.7%
70−75
−5.7%
Far Cry 5 98
+3.2%
95−100
−3.2%
Fortnite 140−150
+5%
140−150
−5%
Forza Horizon 4 120−130
+6.7%
120−130
−6.7%
Forza Horizon 5 106
+6%
100−105
−6%
Grand Theft Auto V 129
−0.8%
130−140
+0.8%
Metro Exodus 60
+0%
60−65
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 130−140
+0.8%
130−140
−0.8%
Sons of the Forest 70−75
+0%
70−75
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 117
+6.4%
110−120
−6.4%
Valorant 200−210
+1%
200−210
−1%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 110−120
−0.8%
120−130
+0.8%
Cyberpunk 2077 70−75
+5.7%
70−75
−5.7%
Far Cry 5 91
+1.1%
90−95
−1.1%
Forza Horizon 4 120−130
+6.7%
120−130
−6.7%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 130−140
+0.8%
130−140
−0.8%
Sons of the Forest 70−75
+0%
70−75
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 64
+6.7%
60−65
−6.7%
Valorant 200−210
+1%
200−210
−1%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Fortnite 140−150
+5%
140−150
−5%

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 75−80
+5.3%
75−80
−5.3%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 220−230
−0.9%
230−240
+0.9%
Grand Theft Auto V 58
+5.5%
55−60
−5.5%
Metro Exodus 34
+13.3%
30−33
−13.3%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+2.9%
170−180
−2.9%
Valorant 230−240
+3%
230−240
−3%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 85−90
+2.4%
85−90
−2.4%
Cyberpunk 2077 35−40
+2.9%
35−40
−2.9%
Far Cry 5 61
+1.7%
60−65
−1.7%
Forza Horizon 4 90−95
+0%
90−95
+0%
Sons of the Forest 45−50
+8.9%
45−50
−8.9%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 47
+4.4%
45−50
−4.4%

1440p
Epic Preset

Fortnite 80−85
+5%
80−85
−5%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+2.9%
35−40
−2.9%
Grand Theft Auto V 56
+1.8%
55−60
−1.8%
Metro Exodus 20
+11.1%
18−20
−11.1%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 40
+0%
40−45
+0%
Valorant 190−200
−0.5%
200−210
+0.5%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 50−55
+2%
50−55
−2%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+2.9%
35−40
−2.9%
Cyberpunk 2077 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Far Cry 5 30
+0%
30−33
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 60−65
+0%
60−65
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%
Sons of the Forest 27−30
+3.7%
27−30
−3.7%

4K
Epic Preset

Fortnite 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%

This is how RTX A2000 and RTX A2000 12 GB compete in popular games:

  • RTX A2000 is 1% faster in 1080p
  • RTX A2000 is 8% faster in 1440p
  • RTX A2000 is 4% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 32.22 32.59
Recency 10 August 2021 23 November 2021
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 12 GB

RTX A2000 12 GB has a 1.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 months, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between RTX A2000 and RTX A2000 12 GB.

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