RTX A400 vs Radeon RX 5500M
RTX A400
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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. The RTX A400 is positioned at rank 26 and the Radeon RX 5500M is on rank 46, so the RTX A400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX A400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5500M.
| Insight | RTX A400 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5500M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $135 for the RTX A400, it costs 26% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 34.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A400 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($135) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 A400 and Radeon RX 5500M
RTX A400
The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.
Radeon RX 5500M
The Radeon RX 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1375 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,954 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A400 scores 5,983 and the Radeon RX 5500M reaches 5,954 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A400 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (RTX A400) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M). Raw compute: 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M). Boost clocks: 1762 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,983 | 5,954 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1408+83% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.706 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+71% |
| Boost Clock | 1762 MHz+7% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 88+267% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A400 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 85W — a 51.9% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX A400) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-41% | 85W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 119.7+71% | 70.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500M costs 25.9% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.3 (RTX A400) vs 59.5 (Radeon RX 5500M) — the Radeon RX 5500M offers 34.3% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | RTX A400 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $135 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135 | $100-26% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.3 | 59.5+34% |
| Codename | GA107 | Navi 14 |
| Release | April 16 2024 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #397 | #400 |
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