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

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

NVIDIA

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022Core: 510 MHzBoost: 1215 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

2019Core: 1140 MHzBoost: 1335 MHz

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 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.

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 A4500 Embedded GPU

#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
88%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
85%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
85%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
83%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
83%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
80%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
78%
#61
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
697%
#76
RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#78
Radeon Pro 570
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
100%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
95%
#86
Quadro P3200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $63
81%
#89
Quadro P2000
MSRP: $425|Avg: $190
77%
#90
Quadro T1000
MSRP: $400|Avg: $425
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#86
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
252%
#88
228%
#89
227%
#93
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
207%
#94
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
205%
#96
100%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
100%
#100
GeForce 945M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98
98%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
96%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
95%
#106
Radeon HD 7470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12
95%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightRTX A4500 Embedded GPUGeForce 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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureRTX A4500 Embedded GPUGeForce 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)

FeatureRTX A4500 Embedded GPUGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRTX A4500 Embedded GPUGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRTX A4500 Embedded GPUGeForce 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
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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).

FeatureRTX A4500 Embedded GPUGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRTX A4500 Embedded GPUGeForce 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%