NVIDIA
RTX A4500
Ampere · 20 GB GDDR6 ECC · 200 W
84
/ 100
From $2,000
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 7800 XT
RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6 · 263 W
84
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, 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 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
RTX A4500 84
vs 84 Radeon RX 7800 XT
Score breakdown
RTX A4500
84 raster 79
rt 84
ai 85
efficiency 85
Radeon RX 7800 XT
84 raster 84
rt 74
ai 69
efficiency 77
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 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 |
RTX A4500
Pros
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
Cons
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: RTX A4500 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
Which is better, 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 RTX A4500 worth the price? +
At $2,000, 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 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.