GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX A5500
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar RTX A5500
Why is RTX A5500 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Comparing the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti to the NVIDIA RTX A5500 illustrates the difference between a high-value gaming GPU and a high-performance professional workstation card. Although both are built on the Ampere architecture, the RTX A5500 is significantly more powerful, utilizing the top-tier GA102 core with 10,240 CUDA cores—more than double the 4,864 found in the 3060 Ti.
The most critical difference lies in the memory subsystem: the RTX A5500 features 24GB of GDDR6 memory with ECC support, while the 3060 Ti carries only 8GB. This makes the A5500 the definitive choice for professional tasks like GPU-accelerated rendering, CAD, and scientific simulations that would immediately bottleneck on the 8GB buffer of the consumer card. Furthermore, the A5500 benefits from professional drivers that are certified for stability in industrial software.
For gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more practical and cost-effective choice, providing excellent 1440p performance with gaming-optimized drivers. However, for professionals whose livelihoods depend on rendering large 3D models or training neural networks, the RTX A5500 offers the necessary memory capacity and enterprise reliability that the consumer series cannot provide.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $2,200 for the RTX A5500, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 656.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+656.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX A5500
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
RTX A5500
The RTX A5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1080 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,108 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 and the RTX A5500 reaches 21,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX A5500 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10,240 (RTX A5500). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 80 (RTX A5500) with 152 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312 | 21,108+4% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864 | 10240+111% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS | 34.1 TFLOPS+110% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 152 | 320+111% |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB | 10 MB+108% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 80+111% |
| Tensor Cores | 152 | 320+111% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5500 has 24 GB. The RTX A5500 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) — a 71.4% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (RTX A5500) — the RTX A5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 768 GB/s+71% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (RTX A5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX A5500's 230W — a 14% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 450W (RTX A5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-13% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 450W-25% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+11% | 91.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the RTX A5500 launched at $3600 and now averages $2200. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 87.3% less ($1920 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.6 (RTX A5500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 655.2% better value. The RTX A5500 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-89% | $3600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-87% | $2200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+655% | 9.6 |
| Codename | GA104 | GA102 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | March 22 2022 |
| Ranking | #73 | #67 |
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