NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile vs NVIDIA RTX A2000 12 GB Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data includes exactly one direct benchmark comparison between the NVIDIA RTX A2000 12 GB and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile: Geekbench OpenCL. In this test, the RTX 5070 Mobile scores 122,238 points against the A2000's 66,998 points. That is a 45.2% advantage for the RTX 5070 Mobile, a substantial margin that places the two GPUs in clearly different performance tiers for compute workloads. The A2000's score is less than 55% of what the RTX 5070 Mobile achieves, which indicates that the mobile part is roughly twice as fast in raw OpenCL throughput.

Looking at the broader database averages, the A2000 records an average benchmark score of 34,154, while the RTX 5070 Mobile sits at 29,928. Despite the RTX 5070 Mobile winning the single head-to-head test, the A2000 actually has a higher aggregate average across all recorded benchmarks. This is because the A2000's average is computed from a different, smaller set of tests, including 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 with a score of 1,309. The RTX 5070 Mobile's benchmark suite includes multiple Passmark tests (DirectX 9, 10, 11, 12, G2D, G3D, and compute) plus Geekbench Vulkan, and several of those scores are modest, such as 129 for DirectX 10 and 93 for DirectX 12. These lower scores drag down its average, even though its OpenCL result is far ahead.

The percentile rankings reinforce this mixed picture. The A2000 sits at the 79th percentile among all GPUs in the database, whereas the RTX 5070 Mobile is at the 75th percentile. So while the RTX 5070 Mobile dominates in the one directly comparable compute test, the A2000's overall standing relative to the entire GPU population is slightly higher. This is not a contradiction; it simply reflects that the two products were tested across different workloads, and the A2000's recorded results cluster more tightly at a higher relative level.

Nearest-rival data places the A2000 in a tight cluster: AMD Radeon RX 560 XT is 0.1% ahead at 34,133, NVIDIA RTX A1000 is 0.2% behind at 34,207, AMD Radeon RX 480 is 0.5% ahead at 33,997, and NVIDIA TITAN V is 0.6% behind at 34,355. All four rivals sit within a 1.1% band around the A2000's average score. The RTX 5070 Mobile's nearest rivals show a wider spread: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is 0.1% ahead at 29,945, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 0.5% behind at 29,783, AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 0.6% ahead at 30,095, and AMD Radeon RX 6700 is 1.7% ahead at 30,433. The RTX 5070 Mobile is thus bracketed by desktop parts from previous generations, whereas the A2000 competes with older desktop cards in its average tier.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 Mobile wins decisively in compute-heavy workloads as measured by Geekbench OpenCL. Its 122,238 score represents a 45.2% lead over the A2000. This suggests that for applications that rely heavily on general-purpose GPU compute, such as rendering, simulation, or data processing, the RTX 5070 Mobile should be the stronger choice based on the recorded data.

The A2000 wins in terms of overall database standing. Its 79th percentile placement versus the RTX 5070 Mobile's 75th percentile, combined with a higher average benchmark score of 34,154 versus 29,928, indicates that the A2000 performs more consistently across the full range of tests in the database. The A2000 also has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,309, a modern DirectX 12 rasterization test, while the RTX 5070 Mobile has no recorded result for that specific benchmark. The RTX 5070 Mobile's Passmark DirectX 12 score of 93 is notably low, which may indicate weak performance in that particular API workload, though it also has a strong Passmark G3D score of 20,355.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput in a single standardized test, the RTX 5070 Mobile is the clear winner. For users who value consistent performance across a broader variety of benchmarks, including legacy DirectX tests and modern rasterization, the A2000's profile is more favorable. The RTX 5070 Mobile also shows strength in Vulkan with a Geekbench Vulkan score of 116,960, a test the A2000 does not have recorded. That Vulkan result is close to its OpenCL score, suggesting balanced cross-API performance.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations. The RTX A2000 uses the GA106 chip on the Ampere architecture, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 12,000 million transistors on a 276 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 43.5 million per mm². The RTX 5070 Mobile uses the GB206 chip on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 21,900 million transistors into a smaller 181 mm² die, resulting in a much higher transistor density of 121.0 million per mm². This density difference is a direct consequence of the process shrink and architectural evolution.

The RTX 5070 Mobile has more compute resources across the board. It features 4,608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores. The A2000 has 3,328 shading units, 104 TMUs, 26 RT cores, and 104 tensor cores. Both GPUs have 48 ROPs, so pixel output is equal in terms of unit count, though the RTX 5070 Mobile's higher clock speeds push its pixel rate to 68.40 GPixel/s versus 57.60 GPixel/s for the A2000. Texture rate also favors the RTX 5070 Mobile at 205.2 GTexel/s versus 124.8 GTexel/s.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The A2000 runs at a base clock of 562 MHz and a boost clock of 1200 MHz. The RTX 5070 Mobile runs at 907 MHz base and 1425 MHz boost. These higher clocks, combined with more execution units, give the RTX 5070 Mobile an FP32 throughput of 13.13 TFLOPS, compared to 7.987 TFLOPS for the A2000. FP16 performance is identical to FP32 on both parts, at a 1:1 ratio, meaning neither card has a dedicated half-precision boost.

Memory configurations are also divergent. The A2000 has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5070 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s. Despite having half the bus width, the RTX 5070 Mobile achieves higher bandwidth due to its 24 Gbps effective memory speed, versus 12 Gbps for the A2000. The A2000's larger capacity may be relevant for workloads that need more VRAM, but the RTX 5070 Mobile has a clear bandwidth advantage.

Power and physical characteristics differ as well. The A2000 is a dual-slot card rated at 70 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 250 W, and it requires no external power connectors. The RTX 5070 Mobile is an integrated GPU (IGP) rated at 50 W TDP, also with no power connectors, but it has no suggested PSU because it is designed for laptops. The A2000 is 167 mm long and 69 mm tall, while the RTX 5070 Mobile has no recorded dimensions. The A2000 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the RTX 5070 Mobile uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs also differ: the A2000 has four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a connectors, while the RTX 5070 Mobile's outputs are described as portable device dependent.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A2000 12 GB has an average benchmark score of 34,154, which is higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile's average of 29,928.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 5070 Mobile in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The RTX 5070 Mobile scores 122,238 compared to the A2000's 66,998, a 45.2% advantage.

Q: Which GPU has more VRAM?

A: The RTX A2000 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the RTX 5070 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Q: What are the transistor counts of these two GPUs?

A: The RTX A2000 has 12,000 million transistors on a 276 mm² die, while the RTX 5070 Mobile has 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die.

Q: Which GPU has the higher memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5070 Mobile achieves 384.0 GB/s, compared to the RTX A2000's 288.0 GB/s.

Q: Are these GPUs in the same performance percentile?

A: No, the RTX A2000 is at the 79th percentile among all GPUs, while the RTX 5070 Mobile is at the 75th percentile.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two GPUs:

• Chip: GA106 (A2000) vs GB206 (RTX 5070 Mobile)
• Architecture: Ampere vs Blackwell 2.0
• Process Node: 8 nm vs 5 nm
• Foundry: Samsung vs TSMC
• Transistors: 12,000 million vs 21,900 million
• Die Size: 276 mm² vs 181 mm²
• Transistor Density: 43.5M / mm² vs 121.0M / mm²
• Base Clock: 562 MHz vs 907 MHz
• Boost Clock: 1200 MHz vs 1425 MHz
• Memory Size: 12 GB vs 8 GB
• Memory Type: GDDR6 vs GDDR7
• Memory Bus Width: 192 bit vs 128 bit
• Memory Bandwidth: 288.0 GB/s vs 384.0 GB/s
• Memory Speed: 12 Gbps effective vs 24 Gbps effective
• Shading Units: 3328 vs 4608
• TMUs: 104 vs 144
• RT Cores: 26 vs 36
• Tensor Cores: 104 vs 144
• Pixel Rate: 57.60 GPixel/s vs 68.40 GPixel/s
• Texture Rate: 124.8 GTexel/s vs 205.2 GTexel/s
• FP32 Performance: 7.987 TFLOPS vs 13.13 TFLOPS
• FP16 Performance: 7.987 TFLOPS vs 13.13 TFLOPS
• TDP: 70 W vs 50 W
• Slot Width: Dual-slot vs IGP
• Suggested PSU: 250 W vs null
• Bus Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16 vs PCIe 5.0 x16
• Display Outputs: 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a vs Portable Device Dependent
• Dimensions: 167 mm x 69 mm vs null
• Production Status: End-of-life vs Active
• Release Date: 2021-11-22 vs 2025-04-14
• Predecessor: Quadro Turing vs GeForce 40 Mobile
• Successor: Workstation Ada vs null
• Launch MSRP: 449 USD vs null

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split in use cases. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile is the stronger compute performer, with a 45.2% lead in Geekbench OpenCL and higher FP32 throughput (13.13 TFLOPS vs 7.987 TFLOPS). Its memory bandwidth is also superior at 384.0 GB/s. For workloads dominated by raw GPU compute, such as rendering or simulation, the RTX 5070 Mobile is the better choice based on recorded benchmarks.

The NVIDIA RTX A2000 12 GB, however, holds advantages in overall database standing. Its 79th percentile versus 75th percentile, higher average benchmark score (34,154 vs 29,928), and larger 12 GB memory capacity make it a more versatile option for tasks that need more VRAM or that rely on a broader set of legacy APIs. The A2000 also has a recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score, which the RTX 5070 Mobile lacks, and its Passmark DirectX 12 score of 93 for the mobile part suggests potential weakness in that specific API.

The RTX 5070 Mobile is a newer, more power-efficient design (50 W TDP vs 70 W) with a much higher transistor density (121.0M / mm² vs 43.5M / mm²). The A2000 is end-of-life, while the RTX 5070 Mobile is active. For users who need the highest compute throughput and bandwidth in a mobile form factor, the RTX 5070 Mobile is the data-backed pick. For users who need 12 GB of VRAM, a higher percentile ranking, and consistent scores across varied benchmarks, the A2000 remains competitive despite its age. The single head-to-head test favors the RTX 5070 Mobile, but the aggregate data shows the A2000 is not obsolete.