NVIDIA RTX A2000 Max-Q 8 GB

The NVIDIA RTX A2000 Max-Q 8 GB is a mobile workstation GPU from the Ampere generation, fabricated by Samsung on an 8 nm process with 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die (43.5 million transistors per mm²). The database places it at the 50th percentile of all GPUs tracked, meaning it sits exactly at the midpoint of the performance distribution. It was released on April 11, 2021, is now end-of-life, and sits between the Quadro Turing-M and Ada-MW generations in the product line. The card uses the GA107 chip, connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, and its display outputs are portable-device dependent.

Benchmark Performance

No benchmark entries exist for this card in the database — the average benchmark score is recorded as 0. The only positional metric available is the 50th percentile, which places the card at the exact median of all GPUs in the database. In practical terms, this means half of all tracked graphics processors score higher and half score lower. The theoretical compute figures support a mid-range placement: FP32 throughput is 6.026 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 6.026 TFLOPS due to the 1:1 ratio. Pixel fill rate reaches 56.50 GPixel/s, while texture fill rate is 94.16 GTexel/s. These figures are produced by 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units operating at a base clock of 607 MHz and a boost clock of 1177 MHz. The memory clock runs at 1375 MHz, translating to 11 Gbps effective. Because no rival scores are recorded, the percentile is the only comparative anchor; the card's mid-pack standing suggests it is a capable but not class-leading mobile part. The 6.026 TFLOPS FP32 figure is the single most informative throughput number, as it represents the raw shader compute available for both graphics and compute workloads. The pixel and texture rates — 56.50 GPixel/s and 94.16 GTexel/s respectively — indicate that the card can handle moderate fill-rate demands without becoming the bottleneck in a system.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The A2000 Max-Q carries 20 dedicated RT cores and 80 tensor cores on the Ampere architecture. The RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, while the tensor cores handle AI inference tasks such as denoising and super-resolution workloads. API support is current: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The DirectX 12 Ultimate feature level 12_2 includes the full suite of DXR ray tracing and variable rate shading capabilities. The GA107 chip is the underlying silicon, built on Samsung's 8 nm process. The presence of both RT and tensor cores makes this a feature-complete workstation GPU for its generation, though the end-of-life status means it will not receive future architectural updates. The 80 tensor cores are a significant resource for machine learning inference, and the 20 RT cores allow hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported applications. The Vulkan 1.4 support ensures compatibility with the latest cross-platform graphics APIs, while OpenGL 4.6 covers legacy workstation software.

How It Compares

The database lists no nearest rivals for this part, so direct percentage deltas cannot be reported. Positionally, the 50th percentile is the only comparative data point available. Within the product family, the A2000 Max-Q succeeds the Quadro Turing-M generation and is itself succeeded by the Ada-MW generation. As an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a slot width of IGP, it is designed to be soldered onto the host device's board rather than installed as a discrete card. The predecessor and successor generations bracket it chronologically, but the database does not record their performance figures. The card's mid-database percentile, combined with its 6.026 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 8 GB GDDR6 memory, indicates it was positioned as a mainstream mobile workstation solution in its generation. The lack of rival data means the 50th percentile must stand as the primary comparative signal — it is neither a low-end part nor a high-end part, but exactly average in the broader GPU landscape. The IGP form factor also differentiates it from discrete mobile GPUs, as it shares the host device's cooling and power delivery rather than having its own board.

Who Should Consider It

The 8 GB GDDR6 memory capacity and 176.0 GB/s bandwidth make this card suitable for 1080p and 1440p workloads where texture memory requirements are moderate. The 128-bit memory bus is a limiting factor for very high resolutions, but the 6.026 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 56.50 GPixel/s pixel fill rate are adequate for mainstream content creation and light 3D rendering tasks. The 50th percentile standing means it is not intended for extreme compute or high-end gaming; it is a balanced mid-range part. Because it is an IGP with portable-device-dependent display outputs, it is only relevant to buyers of the specific laptop or mobile workstation in which it is embedded. Its end-of-life status means it is best suited for replacement parts or legacy system maintenance rather than new purchases. Users working with 1080p textures and moderate scene complexity will find the 8 GB capacity sufficient, while those targeting 4K or massive datasets will quickly hit the 176.0 GB/s bandwidth ceiling. The 94.16 GTexel/s texture rate supports detailed texture filtering at these resolutions without excessive strain.

Power and Cooling

The TDP is 95 W, which is moderate for a mobile GPU of this class. The card has no power connectors — power is delivered through the portable device's own board design, consistent with its IGP form factor. No suggested PSU is recorded in the database. Cooling is entirely dependent on the host device's thermal solution; because there are no power connectors and the slot width is IGP, there is no provision for aftermarket cooling. The 95 W TDP must be dissipated by the laptop's internal fans and heat pipes. The 8 nm Samsung process keeps transistor density at 43.5 million per mm², but the 200 mm² die and 8,700 million transistors still generate meaningful heat under load. The lack of external power connectors simplifies installation but also means the card cannot be repurposed in a desktop chassis without the host device's proprietary power delivery. The 95 W figure is a fixed constraint that system integrators must account for in their thermal designs.

Memory Subsystem

The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 176.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1375 MHz, with an effective data rate of 11 Gbps. The 128-bit bus width is the primary bandwidth constraint — 176.0 GB/s is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p workloads but will bottleneck at 4K resolutions with high-texture games or large compute datasets. The 8 GB capacity is generous for a mid-range mobile part and allows for high-resolution texture packs and multiple application windows. The 176.0 GB/s bandwidth is well matched to the 6.026 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, meaning the card is not severely imbalanced in either direction. The GDDR6 type is standard for this generation, and the 11 Gbps effective data rate is typical of mid-range memory configurations. For users running memory-intensive workloads, the 128-bit bus width will be the first limiting factor, as doubling the bus width would have doubled bandwidth at the same memory clock.

FAQ

Q: What is the release date of the RTX A2000 Max-Q?

A: It was released on April 11, 2021, and is now end-of-life.

Q: How many RT cores does it have?

A: It has 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores.

Q: What memory configuration does it use?

A: 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 176.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does it require external power connectors?

A: No, it has no power connectors and is an IGP.

Q: What is its TDP?

A: 95 W.

Q: What API level does it support?

A: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What process node is it built on?

A: Samsung's 8 nm process, with 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die.