RTX A4500 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
RTX A4500 Mobile
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar RTX A4500 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A4500 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A4500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+22.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
RTX A4500 Mobile
The RTX A4500 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,613 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A4500 Mobile scores 16,613 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 22.3%. The RTX A4500 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (RTX A4500 Mobile) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 17.66 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Mobile) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (RTX A4500 Mobile) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 184 Tensor cores vs 152.
| Feature | RTX A4500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,613 | 20,312+22% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+21% | 4864 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.66 TFLOPS+9% | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 1665 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 184+21% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+21% | 4.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+21% | 38 |
| Tensor Cores | 184+21% | 152 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A4500 Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The RTX A4500 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | RTX A4500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4500 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4500 Mobile) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RTX A4500 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | RTX A4500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4500 Mobile draws 140W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 35.3% difference. The RTX A4500 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4500 Mobile) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | RTX A4500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-30% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 118.7+17% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4500 Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX A4500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | GA104 | GA104 |
| Release | March 22 2022 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #119 | #73 |
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