RTX 5000 Ada
Ada · 32 GB GDDR6 ECC · 250 W
ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000
Ampere · 16 GB GDDR6 ECC · 140 W · ROG Strix
RTX 5000 Ada takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5000 Ada lands at 92 and ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000 at 82. That puts RTX 5000 Ada ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick RTX 5000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
RTX 5000 AdaTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
RTX 5000 Ada leads on raster (87 vs 77).
Ray tracing
RTX 5000 AdaRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
RTX 5000 Ada leads on rt (92 vs 82).
AI workloads
RTX 5000 AdaLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
RTX 5000 Ada leads on ai (93 vs 83).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000 more score per dollar ($1,130 vs $4,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 5000 Ada | ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ampere |
| VRAM | ▲ 32 GB GDDR6 ECC | 16 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | 250 W | 140 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2021 |
RTX 5000 Ada
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
FAQ: RTX 5000 Ada vs ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000
Which is better, RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000? +
RTX 5000 Ada scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 5000 Ada worth the price? +
At $4,000, RTX 5000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ai.
Is ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000 worth the price? +
At $1,130, ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in efficiency.
Does RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000? +
RTX 5000 Ada — leads on raster (87 vs 77). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix RTX A4000? +
RTX 5000 Ada — leads on rt (92 vs 82). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.