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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£570
  • Avg. price in US: ~$720
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 70 W

NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.0

Technical Score

10.0%

7.7

User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.8

Performance

24.0%

4.0

Memory

12.0%

4.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.6

Design

4.0%

7.5

Connectivity & Media

Good
7.7

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.3

User reviews

30.0%

3.8

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.5
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.7

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.3

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is a low-profile, dual-slot professional workstation GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 2,816 CUDA cores, 88 fourth-generation Tensor Cores, and 22 third-generation RT Cores. It comes equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 memory with ECC support and a 128-bit memory interface, delivering a peak power consumption of just 70W and requiring no additional power connectors. Main pros include its exceptional energy efficiency, 1.5x to 2x performance jump over the previous generation, and a compact form factor ideal for small-workstation AI, rendering, and CAD workflows. However, notable cons include its relatively high entry price compared to consumer counterparts and a limited 128-bit memory bus width that may bottleneck extremely high-resolution or high-bandwidth tasks.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.8

Performance

24.0%

4.0

Memory

12.0%

4.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.6

Design

4.0%

7.5

Connectivity & Media

5.0
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a technical score of 5 points, which is lower than that of 77.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.3

User reviews

30.0%

3.8

Popularity

User score:
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7.7
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a user score of 7.67 points, which is lower than that of 80.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
3.8
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a popularity of 3.8 points, which is higher than 57.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

7.5

Price

5.9
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 83.9% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

12.0 TFLOPS
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation delivers 12.0 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 75.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

224 GB/s
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation reaches 224 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 83.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

0
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

70 W
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a TDP of 70 W, which is lower than that of 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

70 W
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation draws 70 W under peak load, which is lower than 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

70 W
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a board power limit of 70 W, which is lower than that of 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

168 mm
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is 168 mm long, which is shorter than 95.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

69 mm
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is 69 mm tall, which is shorter than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation vs the average graphics card

  • 67.4% lower TDP
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (70 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (70 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.70 W vs 215 W
  • 117.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.168 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 58 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.69 mm vs 127 mm
  • 68.2% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (70 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (70 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.70 W vs 220 W
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • Broader encode codec support
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).
    What it is: Supported hardware video encoding formats
    When it matters: When you record, stream, or transcode and need the right hardware video formats.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264
  • 2.57x higher BF16 performance
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (191.9 TFLOPS vs 74.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 74.6 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 47.7% smaller GPU die
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (159 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Broader encode codec support
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).
  • 67.4% lower TDP
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (70 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 68.2% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (70 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 68.2% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (70 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 117.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 58 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 26 fewer ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (22 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 18 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 96 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 14.8% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,130 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 50.3% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (187.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 104 fewer AI cores
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (88 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 38.1% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (102.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 47.5% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 15.6% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,620 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 59.3% lower FP16 performance
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (12 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 59.8% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 58.8% lower INT8 performance
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (191.9 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 50% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (224 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 15.8% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 62.5% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (12 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 99.9% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (18 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • No HDMI output
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 26 fewer ray tracing cores
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (22 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (22 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.22 vs 48
  • 18 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (22 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.22 vs 40
  • 96 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (88 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.88 vs 184
  • 14.8% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,130 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,130 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2130 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 50% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (224 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (224 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.224 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 50.3% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (187.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (187.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.187.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation?

  • Large 16GB VRAM capacity for its size, allowing for smooth loading of asset-heavy content
  • Highly power-efficient 70W design that draws power directly from the PCIe slot without needing extra connectors
  • Compact low-profile form factor ideal for Small Form Factor (SFF) and ultra-compact workstations
  • Modern Ada Lovelace architecture provides significant performance gains in AI and ray tracing over the previous RTX A2000
  • Quiet operation and low heat production compared to full-height professional siblings
  • Certified drivers for professional applications like Revit, Solidworks, and Twinmotion

What customers dislike about NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation?

  • Performance can drop significantly when working at 4K resolution in demanding visualization tools
  • Expensive compared to consumer-grade 'Gamer' GPUs (like the RTX 4060) with similar silicon
  • Limited to a 128-bit memory interface, which can be a bottleneck for some high-bandwidth tasks
  • Relies on mini-DisplayPort outputs, which may require dongles for standard monitor setups
  • Not intended for heavy AI training, focusing instead on desktop AI inferencing and design

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phoronix.com
19/08/2024
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation & RTX 4000 SFF Ada GenerationGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Linux Review

The Phoronix review concludes the NVIDIA RTX 2000 and RTX 4000 Ada Generation cards are excellent, power-efficient options for Linux professional workloads under $1,000, with the single-slot RTX 4000 Ada offering high performance-per-watt against the Radeon Pro W7700. The half-height RTX 2000 Ada, consuming an average of only 56 watts, outperformed the Radeon Pro W7500/W7600 in...Read more

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develop3d.com
04/06/2024
Review: Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada Generation - DEVELOP3D

The Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada Generation is a low-profile, dual-slot professional GPU designed for small form factor (SFF) workstations that hits the price-to-performance sweet spot for CAD-centric visualization. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, it replaces the previous-generation Ampere-based RTX A2000 and introduces a highly requested memory uplift to 16 GB of GDDR6, providing a...Read more

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aecmag.com
14/05/2024
Review: Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada GenerationGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. - AEC Magazine

The Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada Generation is a dual-slot, low-profile professional GPU designed for Small Form Factor (SFF) and compact workstations, hitting the price-to-performance sweet spot for Building Information Modelling (BIM)-centric architectural visualisation 0.1.1. Priced at £556 + VAT, it serves as an affordable starting point for tools like Enscape, Twinmotion, and Lumion,...Read more

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phoronix.com
19/08/2024
NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation & RTX 4000 Ada Generation Linux Performance - Phoronix These articles provide performance analysis of the workstation-f...

The Phoronix review of the NVIDIA RTX 2000 and 4000 Ada Generation cards highlights superior Linux power efficiency, with the RTX 4000 averaging 93W and the 2000 at 56W, outperforming competition in professional and creator workloads. Leveraging the NVIDIA OptiX backend in tools like Blender, these cards provide dominant performance and work seamlessly with newer R555+ Linux drivers...Read more

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pugetsystems.com
12/01/2024
NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation Content Creation Review (Includes RTX 2000 Ada performance testing) If you'd like to see more, let me know if you are intere...

The NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation professional GPUs deliver massive generational performance leaps, particularly in heavy GPU-accelerated rendering engines like Blender, Octane, and V-Ray, where the flagship RTX 6000 Ada can double the speed of the previous-generation RTX A6000. A major pro across the lineup is the excellent performance-to-price scaling if you match cards by price tier...Read more

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bina-i.com
14/05/2024
Review: Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada Generation - Bina Initiatives

The Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada Generation is positioned as a budget-friendly, energy-efficient GPU for Building Information Modelling (BIM) and architectural visualization, offering 16 GB of VRAM for complex datasets at a low 70W power draw. It is ideal for small form factor (SFF) workstations, excelling in applications like Enscape and Twinmotion, though its performance is primarily...Read more

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