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Radeon RX 7900M
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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 7900M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% 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 7900M | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M and RTX A5500
Radeon RX 7900M
The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.
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
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7900M scores 22,385 versus the RTX A5500's 21,108 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 6%. The Radeon RX 7900M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the RTX A5500 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 10,240 (RTX A5500). Raw compute: 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500). Boost clocks: 2090 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 80 (RTX A5500) vs 320.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,385+6% | 21,108 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 10240+122% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 38.52 TFLOPS+13% | 34.1 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2090 MHz+26% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+100% | 96 |
| TMUs | 288 | 320+11% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 10 MB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 80+11% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M | 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 7900M 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: 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 768 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 12.1 (RTX A5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M) 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 7900M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | 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 7900M draws 180W versus the RTX A5500's 230W — a 24.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 330W (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 450W (RTX A5500). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-22% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 330W-27% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 124.4+36% | 91.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7900M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900M | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $3600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $2200 |
| Codename | Navi 31 | GA102 |
| Release | October 19 2023 | March 22 2022 |
| Ranking | #62 | #67 |
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