NVIDIA RTX A2000 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 157% better performance than the RTX A2000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 169% better value for the money than the RTX A2000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA RTX A2000 GPU
The NVIDIA RTX A2000 is a workstation graphics card that launched in Q3 2021 with a MSRP of $449. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX A2000 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX A2000 includes 3,328 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 562 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,200 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 104 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 104 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 26 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX A2000 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports mini-DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 70 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX A2000 has the 129th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 15.39% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 19,978 score and $449 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 44.49. This is the 79th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $429. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 5060 Ti includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,407 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,572 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 5060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 5060 Ti has the 35th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 51,400 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.81. This is the 12th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2021 | Q2 2025 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $449 | $429 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 207 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 179 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 159 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 147 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 110 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 63 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | +50% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | +37% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | +30% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 74.6 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 67.4 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 44.9 | -28% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 39 | -38% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 36.6 | -42% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 5.84 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.74 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | +0% |
| Arc B580 | 7.37 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | +12% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.89 | +30% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 157% better performance than the RTX A2000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX A2000 is ranked 129th with a score of 19,978, and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 35th with a score of 51,400.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 169% better value for the money than the RTX A2000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The RTX A2000 is ranked 79th with a performance per dollar of 44.49, and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 12th with a performance per dollar of 119.81.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | +169% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 52,046 | +161% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 51,400 | +157% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 49,588 | +148% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 47,803 | +139% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | +122% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | +1% |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 19,978 | 0% |
| Quadro P4000 | 15,433 | -23% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126.34 | +184% |
| Radeon RX 7900 GRE | 122.28 | +175% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 119.81 | +169% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | +169% |
| Arc A770 | 119.31 | +168% |
| RTX A2000 | 44.49 | |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 44.49 | 0% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 21.8 | -51% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | -56% |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | -57% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 5,675 | 15,854.5 (+179.37%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 6,282 | 16,219 (+158.18%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 94,407 | 188,114 (+99.26%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 14,934 | 42,064.5 (+181.67%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 68,223 | 182,657 (+167.74%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 20,964 | 47,632 (+127.21%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 371.8 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 13,552 | 22,789 (+68.16%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 976 | 1,227 (+25.72%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA106 | GB206 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 12,000 million | 21,900 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 Gb/s | 448 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 32 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 70 W | 180 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | mini-DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 3,328 | 4,608 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 26 | 36 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 104 | 144 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 104 | 144 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 26 | 36 |
| Core Clock Speed | 562 MHz | 2,407 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,200 MHz | 2,572 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 57.6 GPixel/s | 123.5 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 124.8 GTexel/s | 370.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 7.99 TFLOPS | 23.7 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 124.8 GFLOPS | 370.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | RTX A2000 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.