RTX A4500 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
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 4070 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 4070 Mobile
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 4070 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,702 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4500 scores 21,094 and the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile reaches 20,702 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4500 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,168 (RTX A4500) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Raw compute: 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (RTX A4500) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) with 224 Tensor cores vs 144.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,094+2% | 20,702 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7168+56% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.65 TFLOPS+51% | 15.62 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 1695 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 224+56% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 7 MB+56% | 4.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56+56% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 224+56% | 144 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX A4500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A4500 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the RTX A4500. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A4500) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+75% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A4500) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile).
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4500 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile's 115W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A4500) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 115W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-31% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 105.5 | 180.0+71% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | AD106 |
| Release | November 23 2021 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #68 | #83 |
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