RTX A5500
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
21,108
MSRP
$3600
AVG Price
$2200
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for RTX A5500 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Among Us
Baldur's Gate 3
Counter-Strike 2
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Rainbow Six Siege
Red Dead Redemption 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RTX A5500 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A5500 scores 21,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ampere architecture (codename: GA102), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 10240 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 320 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 34.1 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1665 MHz from a base of 1080 MHz.
| Specification | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 21,108 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ampere |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GA102 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 8 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 10240 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 320 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 96 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1665 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1080 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 34.1 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 532.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 28,300 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #67 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A5500 is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 768 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 24 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 384-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 768 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The RTX A5500 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 11.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | NVLink |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 4x DP — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x), decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode).
| Specification | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 4x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A5500 draws 230 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 230 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 450W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $2,200 (MSRP: $3600), the RTX A5500 delivers 10 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #67 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $3600 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $2200 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #67 |
| Release Date | March 22 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 96 |
| TMUs | 320 |
| Vram | 24 GB |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB |
| Core Clock | 1080 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps |
| Tensor Cores | 320 |
| Shading Units | 10240 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 384-bit |
| Transistor Count | 28,300 million |
| Frame Generation | NVIDIA Reflex: Yes | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: Yes |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 532.8 |
| Manufacturing Process | 8 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 230 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 34.1 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | GA102 |
| Architecture | Ampere |
| Release Date | March 22 2022 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 67 |
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