RTX A4500 vs GeForce RTX 5060
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 5060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A4500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $800 for the RTX A4500, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 164.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+164.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅More affordable ($299) |
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 5060
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 5060
The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4500 scores 21,094 and the GeForce RTX 5060 reaches 20,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4500 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,168 (RTX A4500) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2497 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (RTX A4500) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 5060) with 224 Tensor cores vs 120.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,094+1% | 20,836 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7168+87% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.65 TFLOPS+23% | 19.18 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz | 2497 MHz+51% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 224+87% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 7 MB+84% | 3.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56+87% | 30 |
| Tensor Cores | 224+87% | 120 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| 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 5060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A4500) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 9th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 6th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4500 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 145W — a 31.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A4500) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 145W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 450W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 105.5 | 143.7+36% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4500 launched at $1699 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 62.6% less ($501 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.4 (RTX A4500) vs 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 164% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A4500 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1699 | $299-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $299-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.4 | 69.7+164% |
| Codename | GA102 | GB206 |
| Release | November 23 2021 | May 19 2025 |
| Ranking | #68 | #69 |
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