RTX A5500 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A5500 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX A5500 Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A5500 Mobile scores 17,120 and the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU reaches 17,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A5500 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 22.27 TFLOPS (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 232 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,120 | 17,400+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+71% | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.27 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 2535 MHz+69% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 232+71% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB+70% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58+71% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 232+71% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 A5500 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A5500 Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The RTX A5500 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A5500 Mobile draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A5500 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A5500 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 160W-3% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 103.8 | 108.8+5% |
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