
Radeon RX 5500 vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

Radeon RX 5500
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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 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.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 | RTX 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | RTX 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)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | RTX 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | RTX 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | RTX 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% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110 | — |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GA104 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #297 | #307 |
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