EVGA
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · FTW3
88
/ 100
From $3,020
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 9070
RDNA 4 · 16 GB · 220 W · $549
88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 lands at 88 and Radeon RX 9070 at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick Radeon RX 9070 if…
- ✓Same 16 GB as XT sibling
- ✓Lower power than 9070 XT
- ✓Excellent price-to-frame
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 88
vs 88 Radeon RX 9070
Score breakdown
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
88 raster 83
rt 88
ai 89
efficiency 85
Radeon RX 9070
88 raster 88
rt 82
ai 80
efficiency 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4 |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 ECC | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 230 W | 220 W |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Memory bus | — | 256-bit |
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
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 9070
Pros
- +Same 16 GB as XT sibling
- +Lower power than 9070 XT
- +Excellent price-to-frame
Cons
- −Slightly slower than XT
- −RT still trails NVIDIA
- −FSR 4 needs game adoption
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 vs Radeon RX 9070
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 or Radeon RX 9070? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 worth the price? +
At $3,020, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ai.
Is Radeon RX 9070 worth the price? +
At $549, Radeon RX 9070 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in efficiency.
Does EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 or Radeon RX 9070 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.