Radeon RX 580
VS
RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

Radeon RX 580 vs RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 580

2017Core: 1257 MHzBoost: 1340 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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU.

InsightRadeon RX 580RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
🎮 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 580 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 580 and RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 580

The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.

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 580 scores 8,799 and the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU reaches 8,485 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580) vs 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 1215 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 580RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score
8,799+4%
8,485
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2304
5888+156%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.175 TFLOPS
14.31 TFLOPS+132%
Boost Clock
1340 MHz+10%
1215 MHz
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
144
184+28%
L1 Cache
0.56 MB
5.8 MB+936%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 580RTX 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)

The Radeon RX 580 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 580 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580) vs 4 MB (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) — the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 580RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 580RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580) vs NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX 580RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Encoder
VCE 3.0
NVENC 8.0
Decoder
UVD 6.3
PureVideo HD VP11
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580 draws 185W versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 80W — a 79.2% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580) vs 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon RX 580RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
TDP
185W
80W-57%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
47.6
106.1+123%
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Value Analysis

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon RX 580RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
MSRP
$229
Avg Price (30d)
$59
Codename
Polaris 20
GA104
Release
April 18 2017
March 30 2022
Ranking
#301
#307