RTX A5500 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
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 9060 XT 16 GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (24 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB.
| Insight | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (260mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $349 versus $2,200 for the RTX A5500, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 507.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+507.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) | ✅More affordable ($349) |
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 9060 XT 16 GB
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 9060 XT 16 GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,352 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A5500 scores 21,108 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB reaches 20,352 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A5500 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (RTX A5500) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500) vs 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 3130 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (RTX A5500) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) with 320 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,108+4% | 20,352 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240+400% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.1 TFLOPS+33% | 25.64 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 3130 MHz+88% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 320+150% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+150% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A5500 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB 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 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — a 140% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A5500) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the RTX A5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+140% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A5500) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A5500 draws 230W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB's 160W — a 35.9% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A5500) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 260mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 78.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 160W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-18% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 260mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 78-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 91.8 | 127.2+39% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A5500 launched at $3600 MSRP and currently averages $2200, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB costs 84.1% less ($1851 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (RTX A5500) vs 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 507.3% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3600 | $349-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2200 | $349-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 58.3+507% |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 44 |
| Release | March 22 2022 | June 4 2025 |
| Ranking | #67 | #77 |
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