EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500
Ampere · 20 GB GDDR6 ECC · 200 W · FTW3
Radeon RX 7800 XT
RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6 · 263 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 lands at 84 and Radeon RX 7800 XT at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick Radeon RX 7800 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
Radeon RX 7800 XTTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Radeon RX 7800 XT leads on raster (84 vs 79).
Ray tracing
EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 leads on rt (84 vs 74).
AI workloads
EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 leads on ai (85 vs 69).
Power efficiency
EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 leads on efficiency (85 vs 77).
Value for money
Radeon RX 7800 XTSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Radeon RX 7800 XT more score per dollar ($499 vs $2,210).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3 |
| VRAM | ▲ 20 GB GDDR6 ECC | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 200 W | 263 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
Radeon RX 7800 XT
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 or Radeon RX 7800 XT? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 worth the price? +
At $2,210, EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ai.
Is Radeon RX 7800 XT worth the price? +
At $499, Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in raster.
Does EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 or Radeon RX 7800 XT 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, EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 or Radeon RX 7800 XT? +
Radeon RX 7800 XT — leads on raster (84 vs 79). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 or Radeon RX 7800 XT? +
EVGA FTW3 RTX A4500 — leads on rt (84 vs 74). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.