Radeon RX 5500
VS
RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

Radeon RX 5500 vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 5500

2019Boost: 1845 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022Core: 510 MHzBoost: 1215 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
88%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
85%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
85%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
83%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
83%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
80%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
78%
#61
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
697%
#76
RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#78
Radeon Pro 570
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
100%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
95%
#86
Quadro P3200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $63
81%
#89
Quadro P2000
MSRP: $425|Avg: $190
77%
#90
Quadro T1000
MSRP: $400|Avg: $425
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU.

InsightRadeon RX 5500RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Longevity
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5500 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 Radeon RX 5500 and RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 5500

The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.

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

The Radeon RX 5500 scores 8,837 and the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU reaches 8,485 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1215 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score
8,837+4%
8,485
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1408
5888+318%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.196 TFLOPS
14.31 TFLOPS+175%
Boost Clock
1845 MHz+52%
1215 MHz
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
88
184+109%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 5500RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500) vs NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX 5500RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Encoder
VCN 2.0
NVENC 8.0
Decoder
VCN 2.0
PureVideo HD VP11
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 80W — a 31.6% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
TDP
110W
80W-27%
Recommended PSU
450W-10%
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
180mm
0mm
Height
110mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
80.3
106.1+32%
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Value Analysis

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon RX 5500RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
MSRP
$179
Avg Price (30d)
$110
Codename
Navi 14
GA104
Release
October 7 2019
March 30 2022
Ranking
#297
#307