RTX A5500 vs Radeon RX 7900M
RTX A5500
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A5500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7900M 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 and Radeon RX 7900M
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.
Radeon RX 7900M
The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A5500 scores 21,108 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 6%. The RTX A5500 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (RTX A5500) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (RTX A5500) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 320 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,108 | 22,385+6% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240+122% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.1 TFLOPS | 38.52 TFLOPS+13% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2090 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 96 | 192+100% |
| TMUs | 320+11% | 288 |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+233% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+11% | 72 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A5500 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900M has 16 GB. The RTX A5500 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+33% | 576 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A5500) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A5500 draws 230W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 24.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A5500) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 180W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 330W-27% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 91.8 | 124.4+36% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7900M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3600 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2200 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 31 |
| Release | March 22 2022 | October 19 2023 |
| Ranking | #67 | #62 |
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