RTX A500 Embedded GPU vs Radeon R9 280X

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 A500 Embedded GPU is positioned at rank #122 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 A500 Embedded GPU

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

100%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

97%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

95%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

88%

#107

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1192%

#122

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

98%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

92%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

90%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

89%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

86%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The RTX A500 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 280X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 280X.

Insight	RTX A500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 280X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A500 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A500 Embedded GPU and Radeon R9 280X

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

Radeon R9 280X

The Radeon R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,100 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU scores 6,197 and the Radeon R9 280X reaches 6,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 280X uses GCN 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 280X). Raw compute: 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 280X). Boost clocks: 1335 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	RTX A500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 280X
G3D Mark Score	6,197+2%	6,100
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.468 TFLOPS+33%	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1335 MHz+34%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 280X
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)

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 280X has 3 GB. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon R9 280X) — the RTX A500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX A500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 280X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 280X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	RTX A500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 280X
DirectX	12_2	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 280X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	RTX A500 Embedded GPU	Radeon R9 280X
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU draws 20W versus the Radeon R9 280X's 200W — a 163.6% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) vs 500W (Radeon R9 280X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.