GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile vs RTX A4500
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
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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 4070 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | RTX A4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A4500 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 4070 Mobile and RTX A4500
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,702 points.
RTX A4500
The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 20,702 and the RTX A4500 reaches 21,094 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A4500 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 7,168 (RTX A4500). Raw compute: 15.62 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 56 (RTX A4500) with 144 Tensor cores vs 224.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | RTX A4500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,702 | 21,094+2% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 7168+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.62 TFLOPS | 23.65 TFLOPS+51% |
| Boost Clock | 1695 MHz+3% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 224+56% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 7 MB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 56+56% |
| Tensor Cores | 144 | 224+56% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX A4500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A4500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | RTX A4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) — a 75% advantage for the RTX A4500. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 6 MB (RTX A4500) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | RTX A4500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 12.1 (RTX A4500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | RTX A4500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | RTX A4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile draws 115W versus the RTX A4500's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 450W (RTX A4500). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | RTX A4500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-43% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 180.0+71% | 105.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | RTX A4500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $800 |
| Codename | AD106 | GA102 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | November 23 2021 |
| Ranking | #83 | #68 |
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