RTX A5500 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
RTX A5500 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 A5500 Mobile
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5500 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
| Insight | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| 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 (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A5500 Mobile 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 A5500 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
RTX A5500 Mobile
The RTX A5500 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,120 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A5500 Mobile scores 17,120 and the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB reaches 16,777 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A5500 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 7,424 (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Raw compute: 22.27 TFLOPS (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) with 232 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,120+2% | 16,777 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424 | 8960+21% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.27 TFLOPS | 30.64 TFLOPS+38% |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 1710 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 232 | 280+21% |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB | 8.8 MB+21% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 70+21% |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 280+21% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A5500 Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB. The RTX A5500 Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB).
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A5500 Mobile draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 350W — a 71.8% difference. The RTX A5500 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-53% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 103.8+117% | 47.9 |
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