
RTX A4500 Embedded GPU vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
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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.
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 A4500 Embedded GPU is positioned at rank 76 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is on rank 96, so the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU.
| Insight | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX A4500 Embedded GPU and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 510 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,485 points.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,589 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU scores 8,485 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design reaches 8,589 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 4.101 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1215 MHz vs 1335 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,485 | 8,589+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+283% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.31 TFLOPS+249% | 4.101 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1215 MHz | 1335 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 184+92% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+287% | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) — the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8.0 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP11 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RTX A4500 Embedded GPU | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 60W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 106.1 | 143.2+35% |
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