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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX A5500 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX A5500 Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+18.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A5500 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌21.2% higher power demand at 200W vs 165W.

RTX A5500 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅52.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 152).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 165W instead of 200W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,120 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX A5500 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti instead at 20,312 vs 17,120, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. RTX A5500 Mobile still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX A5500 Mobile Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 Mobile

The RTX A5500 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,120 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX A5500 Mobile's 17,120 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 18.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX A5500 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7,424 (RTX A5500 Mobile). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 22.27 TFLOPS (RTX A5500 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 58 (RTX A5500 Mobile) with 152 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A5500 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	20,312+19%	17,120
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	7424+53%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	22.27 TFLOPS+37%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+11%	1500 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	232+53%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	7.3 MB+52%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	58+53%
Tensor Cores	152	232+53%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A5500 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A5500 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5500 Mobile carries 16 GB. RTX A5500 Mobile gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 128-bit on the RTX A5500 Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A5500 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX A5500 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A5500 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A5500 Mobile). 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 (RTX A5500 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A5500 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX A5500 Mobile's 165W — a 19.2% difference. The RTX A5500 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (RTX A5500 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A5500 Mobile
TDP	200W	165W-18%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	103.8+2%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RTX A5500 Mobile (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A5500 Mobile
MSRP	$399	—
Codename	GA104	GA103
Release	December 1 2020	March 22 2022
Ranking	#73	#110

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