RTX 4500 Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
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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 RTX 4500 Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 23% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.
| Insight | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+23%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-23%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $2,000 for the RTX 4500 Ada Generation, it costs 81% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 328.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+328.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) | ✅More affordable ($380) |
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 4500 Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2070 MHz to 2580 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,850 points.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 4500 Ada Generation scores 27,850 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the RTX 4500 Ada Generation leads by 23%. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 7,680 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 39.63 TFLOPS (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2580 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 240 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27,850+23% | 22,651 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+76% | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 39.63 TFLOPS+80% | 22.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2580 MHz+2% | 2535 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+76% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+74% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+50% | 32 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+76% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 240+76% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 4500 Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 55.6% advantage for the RTX 4500 Ada Generation. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the RTX 4500 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+56% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+50% | 32 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation draws 210W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 27% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W | 160W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 132.6 | 141.6+7% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation launched at $2250 MSRP and currently averages $2000, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 81% less ($1620 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.9 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 328.8% better value.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2250 | $399-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000 | $380-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.9 | 59.6+329% |
| Codename | AD103 | AD106 |
| Release | August 9 2023 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #27 | #59 |
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