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 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.

Value Upgrade Path

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for RTX A4500 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of RTX A4500 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX A4500 scores 21,094 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 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: GA102), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 7168 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 224 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 23.65 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1650 MHz from a base of 1050 MHz.

Specification	RTX A4500
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	21,094
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Ampere (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GA102
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	8 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	7168
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	224
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	96
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1650 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1050 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	23.65 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	369.6 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count	28,300 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#68

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A4500 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 448 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	RTX A4500
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	192-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	448 GB/s
L1 Cache	7 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The RTX A4500 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 A4500
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

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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 A4500
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)

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A4500 draws 200 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 A4500
TDPPower consumption under load	200 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

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $800 (MSRP: $1699), the RTX A4500 delivers 26 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #68 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	RTX A4500
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1699
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$800
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#68
Release Date	November 23 2021
Release Year	2021