RTX A5500 vs GeForce RTX 3060
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 GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 24.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (24 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.
| Insight | RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+24.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-24.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $2,200 for the RTX A5500, it costs 87% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 512.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+512.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) | ✅More affordable ($289) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060
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 RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A5500 scores 21,108 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the RTX A5500 leads by 24.2%. The RTX A5500 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 10,240 (RTX A5500) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (RTX A5500) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 320 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,108+24% | 16,995 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240+186% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.1 TFLOPS+168% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1777 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 320+186% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+186% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+186% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 320+186% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The RTX A5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 113.3% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A5500) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the RTX A5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+113% | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A5500) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A5500 draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 30% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A5500) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 170W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-18% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 91.8 | 100.0+9% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A5500 launched at $3600 MSRP and currently averages $2200, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 86.9% less ($1911 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (RTX A5500) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 512.5% better value. The RTX A5500 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3600 | $329-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2200 | $289-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 58.8+513% |
| Codename | GA102 | GA106 |
| Release | March 22 2022 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #67 | #114 |
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