RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation vs RTX A5500
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar RTX A5500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (24 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation.
| Insight | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,450 versus $2,200 for the RTX A5500, it costs 34% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 48.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,450) | ⚠️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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation and RTX A5500
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,669 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
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation scores 20,669 and the RTX A5500 reaches 21,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A5500 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 10,240 (RTX A5500). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 80 (RTX A5500) with 192 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,669 | 21,108+2% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 10240+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS | 34.1 TFLOPS+78% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1665 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 192 | 320+67% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB | 10 MB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 80+67% |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 320+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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.The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5500 has 24 GB. The RTX A5500 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 280 GB/s (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) — a 174.3% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 160-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 6 MB (RTX A5500) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 24 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 ECC | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 280 GB/s | 768 GB/s+174% |
| Bus Width | 160-bit | 384-bit+140% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 12.1 (RTX A5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | 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: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500).
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation draws 70W versus the RTX A5500's 230W — a 106.7% difference. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 450W (RTX A5500). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-70% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 450W-40% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 295.3+222% | 91.8 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1450, while the RTX A5500 launched at $3600 and now averages $2200. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation costs 34.1% less ($750 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.3 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 9.6 (RTX A5500) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation offers 49% better value. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999-44% | $3600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1450-34% | $2200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3+49% | 9.6 |
| Codename | AD104 | GA102 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | March 22 2022 |
| Ranking | #71 | #67 |
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