RTX A4500 Embedded GPU vs Radeon R9 290

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. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is positioned at rank #76 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 290 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 290.

Insight	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 290
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU 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 A4500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 290 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A4500 Embedded GPU and Radeon R9 290

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.

Radeon R9 290

The Radeon R9 290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,184 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU scores 8,485 and the Radeon R9 290 reaches 8,184 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 290 uses GCN 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 290). Raw compute: 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 290).

Feature	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 290
G3D Mark Score	8,485+4%	8,184
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+130%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.31 TFLOPS+195%	4.849 TFLOPS
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+15%	160
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+821%	0.63 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 290
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 290) — the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 290
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit+300%
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 290). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 290
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 290). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 290).

Feature	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 290
Encoder	NVENC 8.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP11	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU draws 80W versus the Radeon R9 290's 275W — a 109.9% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) vs 750W (Radeon R9 290). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 275mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 290
TDP	80W-71%	275W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	275mm
Height	0mm	109mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	95°C
Perf/Watt	106.1+256%	29.8