Radeon RX 6800 vs RTX A5500
Radeon RX 6800
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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 Radeon RX 6800
Performance Per Dollar RTX A5500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A5500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $370 versus $2,200 for the RTX A5500, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 521.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+521.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($370) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) |
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 6800 and RTX A5500
Radeon RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.
RTX A5500
The RTX A5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1080 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,108 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800 scores 22,056 and the RTX A5500 reaches 21,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX A5500 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 10,240 (RTX A5500). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800) vs 80 (RTX A5500) vs 320.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,056+4% | 21,108 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 10240+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS | 34.1 TFLOPS+111% |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz+26% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 240 | 320+33% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 10 MB+1233% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 80+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 A5500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5500 has 24 GB. The RTX A5500 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) — a 50% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) vs 6 MB (RTX A5500) — the RTX A5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 768 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 12.1 (RTX A5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800 draws 250W versus the RTX A5500's 230W — a 8.3% difference. The RTX A5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800) vs 450W (RTX A5500). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 230W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2 | 91.8+4% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579 MSRP and currently averages $370, while the RTX A5500 launched at $3600 and now averages $2200. The Radeon RX 6800 costs 83.2% less ($1830 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 9.6 (RTX A5500) — the Radeon RX 6800 offers 520.8% better value. The RTX A5500 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $579-84% | $3600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $370-83% | $2200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6+521% | 9.6 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GA102 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | March 22 2022 |
| Ranking | #65 | #67 |
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