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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅58.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅58.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900M better than RTX A4500?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 58.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7900M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 2 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 7900M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,699 MSRP, and you are getting 58.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.1% higher G3D Mark. RTX A4500 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 7900M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, RTX A4500 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is RTX A4500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A4500 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $1,699 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7900M earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Radeon RX 7900M Benchmark Check

RTX A4500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
1080p
low	223 FPS	104 FPS
medium	207 FPS	88 FPS
high	182 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	82 FPS
medium	171 FPS	68 FPS
high	141 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	137 FPS	34 FPS
medium	115 FPS	31 FPS
high	92 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
1080p
low	576 FPS	441 FPS
medium	480 FPS	377 FPS
high	368 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	393 FPS	332 FPS
medium	326 FPS	276 FPS
high	257 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	184 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	166 FPS
medium	164 FPS	140 FPS
high	140 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	96 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
1080p
low	938 FPS	564 FPS
medium	769 FPS	477 FPS
high	672 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	504 FPS	339 FPS
1440p
low	709 FPS	442 FPS
medium	583 FPS	372 FPS
high	504 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	260 FPS
4K
low	495 FPS	287 FPS
medium	403 FPS	237 FPS
high	336 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	252 FPS	149 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
1080p
low	765 FPS	174 FPS
medium	653 FPS	144 FPS
high	588 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	504 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	640 FPS	128 FPS
medium	549 FPS	109 FPS
high	480 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	435 FPS	75 FPS
medium	379 FPS	63 FPS
high	336 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	252 FPS	39 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7900M and RTX A4500

Radeon RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

RTX A4500

The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7900M scores 22,385 versus the RTX A4500's 21,094 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 6.1%. The Radeon RX 7900M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the RTX A4500 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 7,168 (RTX A4500). Raw compute: 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500). Boost clocks: 2090 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 56 (RTX A4500) vs 224.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
G3D Mark Score	22,385+6%	21,094
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608	7168+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	38.52 TFLOPS+63%	23.65 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2090 MHz+27%	1650 MHz
ROPs	192+100%	96
TMUs	288+29%	224
L1 Cache	3 MB	7 MB+133%
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+29%	56

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 A4500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX A4500 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7900M comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+700%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s+29%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 12.1 (RTX A4500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500).

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
Encoder	VCN 4.0	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7900M draws 180W versus the RTX A4500's 200W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 330W (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 450W (RTX A4500). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	RTX A4500
TDP	180W-10%	200W
Recommended PSU	330W-27%	450W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	124.4+18%	105.5