RTX A4500 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
RTX A4500
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 60.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+60.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-60.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A4500 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 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
RTX A4500
The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A4500 scores 21,094 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the RTX A4500 leads by 60.2%. The RTX A4500 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 7,168 (RTX A4500) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (RTX A4500) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 224 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,094+60% | 13,170 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 7168+100% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.65 TFLOPS+86% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 1777 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 224+100% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 7 MB+100% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56+100% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 224+100% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX A4500. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A4500) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the RTX A4500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+33% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A4500) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4500 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 16.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A4500) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 170W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 105.5+36% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | GA106 |
| Release | November 23 2021 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #68 | #147 |
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