RTX 4500 Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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 RTX 4500 Ada Generation

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

123%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

121%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

119%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

117%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

116%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

113%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

110%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

107%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

103%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

102%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

100%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

100%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

97%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

95%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

88%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

84%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

73%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

70%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

61%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

57%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

57%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

56%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

173%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

170%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

167%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

119%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

115%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

105%

#56

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

82%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

80%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 4500 Ada Generation.

Insight	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile 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.

RTX 4500 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 4500 Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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 5090 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 990 MHz to 1515 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,280 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX 4500 Ada Generation scores 27,850 and the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile reaches 28,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 10,496 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2580 MHz vs 1515 MHz.

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	27,850	28,280+2%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	7680	10496+37%
Boost Clock	2580 MHz+70%	1515 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 24 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	24 GB	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	896 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs NVENC (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile).

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 4500 Ada Generation draws 210W versus the GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile's 95W — a 75.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	RTX 4500 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
TDP	210W	95W-55%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	132.6	297.7+125%