GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022Core: 510 MHzBoost: 1215 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU: 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 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • 79.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 175% higher power demand at 220W vs 80W.

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 80W instead of 220W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 79.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 161.3% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 8,485), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM and the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

NVIDIA

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 510 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,485 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 8,485 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 161.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 46 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) with 184 Tensor cores vs 184.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score
22,172+161%
8,485
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
5888
5888
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+42%
14.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+42%
1215 MHz
ROPs
96
96
TMUs
184
184
L1 Cache
5.8 MB
5.8 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46
46
Tensor Cores
184
184

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
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 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 and 128-bit on the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
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 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC 8.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
PureVideo HD VP11
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 80W — a 93.3% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
TDP
220W
80W-64%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8
106.1+5%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RTX A4500 Embedded GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
MSRP
$499
Codename
GA104
GA104
Release
September 1 2020
March 30 2022
Ranking
#63
#307

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