RTX A5500 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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. 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 A5500

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Radeon PRO W6800

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154%

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Quadro P4200

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148%

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RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

129%

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Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

121%

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Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

120%

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Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

119%

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

115%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

114%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

110%

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Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

107%

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RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

105%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

104%

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Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

102%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

100%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

95%

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A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

93%

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Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

92%

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Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

91%

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Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

87%

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RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

85%

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RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

84%

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Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

84%

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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

75%

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L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

74%

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RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

72%

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RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

71%

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Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

70%

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Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 168.2% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (24 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	RTX A5500	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+168.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-168.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $2,200 for the RTX A5500, it costs 97% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 993.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX A5500	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+993.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200)	✅More affordable ($75)

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.

RTX A5500 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A5500 and GeForce GTX 1650

RTX A5500

The RTX A5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1080 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,108 points.

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX A5500 scores 21,108 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the RTX A5500 leads by 168.2%. The RTX A5500 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (RTX A5500) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	RTX A5500	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	21,108+168%	7,869
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	10240+1043%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS+1043%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1665 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	320+471%	56
L1 Cache	10 MB+1036%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A5500	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A5500 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The RTX A5500 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 500% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A5500) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the RTX A5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX A5500	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+500%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	768 GB/s+500%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A5500) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	RTX A5500	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	RTX A5500	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A5500 draws 230W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 101.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A5500) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	RTX A5500	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	230W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	450W	300W-33%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	91.8	104.9+14%

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Value Analysis

The RTX A5500 launched at $3600 MSRP and currently averages $2200, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 96.6% less ($2125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (RTX A5500) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 992.7% better value. The RTX A5500 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).