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.

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,901 less on MSRP ($1,699 MSRP vs $3,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 111.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 5.9 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs $3,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 230W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A5500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (224 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A5500

2022

Why buy it

✅54.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅42.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 224).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

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111.9% HIGHER MSRP
$3,600 MSRPvs$1,699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.9 vs 12.4 G3D/$ ($3,600 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

RTX A4500

2021

RTX A5500

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,901 less on MSRP ($1,699 MSRP vs $3,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 111.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.4 vs 5.9 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs $3,600 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 230W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅54.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅42.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 224).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A5500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (224 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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111.9% HIGHER MSRP
$3,600 MSRPvs$1,699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.9 vs 12.4 G3D/$ ($3,600 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A5500 better than RTX A4500?

Yes. RTX A5500 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 54.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, 320 vs 224 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

RTX A4500 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

RTX A5500 is about 111.9% more expensive on MSRP at $3,600 MSRP versus $1,699 MSRP, and you are getting 54.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.1% 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, RTX A5500 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.

When does RTX A4500 make more sense than RTX A5500?

Yes. RTX A4500 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (200W vs 230W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $1,699 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX A5500. The trade-off is that RTX A5500 currently gives you 0.1% higher G3D Mark and 54.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. RTX A4500 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

RTX A4500 Benchmark Check

RTX A5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
1080p
low	104 FPS	213 FPS
medium	88 FPS	188 FPS
high	73 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	193 FPS
medium	68 FPS	162 FPS
high	51 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	34 FPS	98 FPS
medium	31 FPS	83 FPS
high	23 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
1080p
low	441 FPS	524 FPS
medium	377 FPS	458 FPS
high	299 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	332 FPS	409 FPS
medium	276 FPS	349 FPS
high	221 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	213 FPS
medium	140 FPS	181 FPS
high	120 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
1080p
low	564 FPS	894 FPS
medium	477 FPS	726 FPS
high	407 FPS	631 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	442 FPS	700 FPS
medium	372 FPS	564 FPS
high	323 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	356 FPS
4K
low	287 FPS	475 FPS
medium	237 FPS	380 FPS
high	190 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	237 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
1080p
low	174 FPS	354 FPS
medium	144 FPS	316 FPS
high	125 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	128 FPS	270 FPS
medium	109 FPS	247 FPS
high	96 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	176 FPS
medium	63 FPS	154 FPS
high	49 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A4500 and RTX A5500

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A4500 scores 21,094 and the RTX A5500 reaches 21,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4500 is built on Ampere while the RTX A5500 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 7,168 (RTX A4500) vs 10,240 (RTX A5500). Raw compute: 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (RTX A4500) vs 80 (RTX A5500) with 224 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
G3D Mark Score	21,094	21,108
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	7168	10240+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.65 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+44%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1665 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	224	320+43%
L1 Cache	7 MB	10 MB+43%
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	56	80+43%
Tensor Cores	224	320+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A4500 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5500 has 24 GB. The RTX A5500 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4500) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) — a 71.4% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	24 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	768 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (RTX A4500) vs 12.1 (RTX A5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500).

Feature	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC (2x)	7th 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 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A4500 draws 200W versus the RTX A5500's 230W — a 14% difference. The RTX A4500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (RTX A4500) vs 450W (RTX A5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	RTX A4500	RTX A5500
TDP	200W-13%	230W
Recommended PSU	450W	450W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	105.5+15%	91.8

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Value Analysis

The RTX A4500 launched at $1699 MSRP, while the RTX A5500 launched at $3600. The RTX A4500 costs 52.8% less ($1901 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.4 (RTX A4500) vs 5.9 (RTX A5500) — the RTX A4500 offers 110.2% better value. The RTX A5500 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).