
RTXA5000-6Q vs Radeon HD 4890

RTXA5000-6Q
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RTXA5000-6Q is positioned at rank #374 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTXA5000-6Q
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTXA5000-6Q is significantly newer (2021 vs 2009). The RTXA5000-6Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4890 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4890 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTXA5000-6Q.
| Insight | RTXA5000-6Q | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4890 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $2,500 for the RTXA5000-6Q, it costs 99% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 10057.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTXA5000-6Q | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10057.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,500) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 RTXA5000-6Q and Radeon HD 4890

RTXA5000-6Q
The RTXA5000-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,522 points.

Radeon HD 4890
The Radeon HD 4890 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The RTXA5000-6Q scores 1,522 and the Radeon HD 4890 reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTXA5000-6Q is built on Ampere while the Radeon HD 4890 uses TeraScale, both on 8 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4890). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4890).
| Feature | RTXA5000-6Q | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,522 | 1,546+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 8192+924% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 27.77 TFLOPS+1942% | 1.36 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 |
| TMUs | 256+540% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 8 MB+4900% | 0.16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTXA5000-6Q | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RTXA5000-6Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4890 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4890 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4890) — the RTXA5000-6Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTXA5000-6Q | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RTXA5000-6Q draws 230W versus the Radeon HD 4890's 190W — a 19% difference. The Radeon HD 4890 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4890). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | RTXA5000-6Q | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 190W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 6.6 | 8.1+23% |
Value Analysis
The RTXA5000-6Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2500, while the Radeon HD 4890 launched at $249 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4890 costs 99% less ($2475 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 61.8 (Radeon HD 4890) — the Radeon HD 4890 offers 10200% better value. The RTXA5000-6Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2009).
| Feature | RTXA5000-6Q | Radeon HD 4890 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $249-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2500 | $25-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.6 | 61.8+10200% |
| Codename | GA102 | RV790 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #53 | #762 |
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