RTX A5500 vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU.
| Insight | RTX A5500 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) |
| 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 (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A5500 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A5500 scores 21,108 and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A5500 is built on Ampere while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (RTX A5500) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (RTX A5500) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) with 320 Tensor cores vs 400.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,108+4% | 20,312 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240 | 12800+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.1 TFLOPS | 65.28 TFLOPS+91% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2550 MHz+53% |
| ROPs | 96 | 176+83% |
| TMUs | 320 | 400+25% |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB | 12.5 MB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 72 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 | 100+25% |
| Tensor Cores | 320 | 400+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A5500 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU 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 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A5500) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 72 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A5500) vs 12.2 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). 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 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 175W — a 27.2% difference. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A5500) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 175W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-31% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 91.8 | 116.1+26% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX A5500 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3600 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2200 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | AD102 |
| Release | March 22 2022 | August 9 2023 |
| Ranking | #67 | #16 |
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