RTX A5500 vs RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (24 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation.
| Insight | RTX A5500 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,450 versus $2,200 for the RTX A5500, it costs 34% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 48.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A5500 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) | ✅More affordable ($1,450) |
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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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.
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,669 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A5500 scores 21,108 and the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation reaches 20,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A5500 is built on Ampere while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (RTX A5500) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (RTX A5500) vs 48 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) with 320 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,108+2% | 20,669 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240+67% | 6144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.1 TFLOPS+78% | 19.17 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+7% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 320+67% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+67% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+67% | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 320+67% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has 2 GB. The RTX A5500 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) vs 280 GB/s (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — a 174.3% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 384-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A5500) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+1100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 ECC |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+174% | 280 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+140% | 160-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A5500) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| 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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| 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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation's 70W — a 106.7% difference. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A5500) vs 750W (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 70W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-40% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 91.8 | 295.3+222% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A5500 launched at $3600 MSRP and currently averages $2200, while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation launched at $1999 and now averages $1450. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation costs 34.1% less ($750 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (RTX A5500) vs 14.3 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation offers 49% better value. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3600 | $1999-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2200 | $1450-34% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 14.3+49% |
| Codename | GA102 | AD104 |
| Release | March 22 2022 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #67 | #71 |
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