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NVIDIA RTX A2000 (12 GB) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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Performance
RTX A2000 (12 GB)
19,97815% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5060136% better
47,201.536% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 136% better performance than the RTX A2000 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
RTX A2000 (12 GB)
44.4927% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060255% better
157.8696% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 255% better value for the money than the RTX A2000 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (12 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA RTX A2000 (12 GB) is a workstation graphics card that launched in Q4 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 12 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 566 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 78th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5060 has 8 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 includes 3,840 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,280 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,497 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 120 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 145 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5060 has the 39th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.37% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 47,201.5 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 157.86. This is the 4th 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.

InfoRTX A2000 (12 GB)GeForce RTX 5060
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell 2.0
Market SegmentWorkstationDesktop
Release DateQ4 2021Q2 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$449$299
Production StatusActiveActive
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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
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
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RTX A2000 (12 GB)GeForce RTX 5060
Low - 1080p
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186 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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157 FPS
High - 1080p
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138 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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127 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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90 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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37 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:RTX A2000 (12 GB) orGeForce RTX 5060
GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon RX 907094+157%
Radeon RX 7900 XT86.1+135%
GeForce RTX 507081.5+123%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)62.7+71%
GeForce RTX 406039+7%
GeForce RTX 506036.6
GeForce RTX 306034-7%
Arc B58033.8-8%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:RTX A2000 (12 GB) orGeForce RTX 5060
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 90705.84-29%
GeForce RTX 50706.74-18%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)6.84-16%
Arc B5807.37-10%
GeForce RTX 40607.67-6%
GeForce RTX 50608.17
GeForce RTX 30609.68+18%
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44+28%
GeForce RTX 408011.89+46%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
RTX A2000 (12 GB)
19,97815% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 5060136% better
47,201.536% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 136% better performance than the RTX A2000 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The RTX A2000 (12 GB) is ranked 129th with a score of 19,978, and the GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 39th with a score of 47,201.5.

Performance per dollar
RTX A2000 (12 GB)
44.4927% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 5060255% better
157.8696% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 255% better value for the money than the RTX A2000 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The RTX A2000 (12 GB) is ranked 78th with a performance per dollar of 44.49, and the GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 4th with a performance per dollar of 157.86.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:RTX A2000 (12 GB) or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti49,760+149%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)47,803+139%
GeForce RTX 506047,201.5+136%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47,166+136%
Radeon PRO W680044,404+122%
Radeon RX 760043,430+117%
Quadro P500020,096+1%
RTX A200019,9780%
RTX A2000 (12 GB)19,978
Quadro P400015,433-23%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:RTX A2000 (12 GB) or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 7600161.45+263%
Radeon RX 9070161.42+263%
GeForce RTX 5060157.86+255%
Arc B580153.65+245%
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48+196%
RTX A200044.490%
RTX A2000 (12 GB)44.49
Radeon Pro WX 320021.8-51%
Radeon PRO W680019.74-56%
Quadro P400018.94-57%

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkRTX A2000 (12 GB)GeForce RTX 5060
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,675
13,806
(+143.28%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
6,282
14,106.5
(+124.55%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
94,407
171,078
(+81.21%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
14,934
37,952
(+154.13%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
68,223
163,486
(+139.63%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
20,964
44,648.5
(+112.98%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
371.8
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PassMark G3D Mark
13,709
20,707
(+51.05%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,117
1,136
(+1.7%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecRTX A2000 (12 GB)GeForce RTX 5060
CodenameGA106GB206
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell 2.0
Process Size8 nm5 nm
Transistors12,000 million21,900 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.

SpecRTX A2000 (12 GB)GeForce RTX 5060
Memory Size12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth288 Gb/s448 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit128 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache3 MB32 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.

SpecRTX A2000 (12 GB)GeForce RTX 5060
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)70 W145 W
Suggested PSU250 W300 W
Power Connectors--1x 8-pin
Outputsmini-DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 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.

SpecRTX A2000 (12 GB)GeForce RTX 5060
CUDA Cores3,3283,840
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2630
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)104120
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Tensor Cores104120
Ray Tracing Cores2630
Core Clock Speed562 MHz2,280 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,200 MHz2,497 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.

SpecRTX A2000 (12 GB)GeForce RTX 5060
Pixel Fill Rate57.6 GPixel/s119.9 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate124.8 GTexel/s299.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance7.99 TFLOPS19.18 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance124.8 GFLOPS299.6 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.

SpecRTX A2000 (12 GB)GeForce RTX 5060
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.