
RTX 4500 Ada Generation vs Radeon PRO W7800

RTX 4500 Ada Generation
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 4500 Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W7800
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 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W7800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $2,000 versus $2,200 for the Radeon PRO W7800, it costs 9% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 12.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($2,000) | ⚠️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 4500 Ada Generation and Radeon PRO W7800

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.

Radeon PRO W7800
The Radeon PRO W7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1895 MHz to 2525 MHz. It has 4480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,180 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation scores 27,850 and the Radeon PRO W7800 reaches 27,180 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W7800 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 7,680 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 4,480 (Radeon PRO W7800). Raw compute: 39.63 TFLOPS (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 45.25 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7800). Boost clocks: 2580 MHz vs 2525 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 70 (Radeon PRO W7800) with 240 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 27,850+2% | 27,180 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+71% | 4480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 39.63 TFLOPS | 45.25 TFLOPS+14% |
| Boost Clock | 2580 MHz+2% | 2525 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 128+60% |
| TMUs | 240 | 280+17% |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+275% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 70+17% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W7800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7800) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7800. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7800) — the RTX 4500 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 576 GB/s+29% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7800). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7800).
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation draws 210W versus the Radeon PRO W7800's 260W — a 21.3% difference. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W7800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W-19% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 132.6+27% | 104.5 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation launched at $2250 MSRP and currently averages $2000, while the Radeon PRO W7800 launched at $2499 and now averages $2200. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation costs 9.1% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.9 (RTX 4500 Ada Generation) vs 12.4 (Radeon PRO W7800) — the RTX 4500 Ada Generation offers 12.1% better value.
| Feature | RTX 4500 Ada Generation | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2250-10% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000-9% | $2200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.9+12% | 12.4 |
| Codename | AD103 | Navi 31 |
| Release | August 9 2023 | April 13 2023 |
| Ranking | #27 | #28 |
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