Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · Aorus Master
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada
Ada · 48 GB GDDR6 ECC · 300 W · Aorus Master
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 lands at 88 and Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada at 95. That puts Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 AdaTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada leads on raster (90 vs 83).
Ray tracing
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 AdaRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada leads on rt (95 vs 88).
AI workloads
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 AdaLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada leads on ai (96 vs 89).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 more score per dollar ($3,020 vs $7,394).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 | Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada |
| VRAM | 24 GB GDDR6 ECC | ▲ 48 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | 230 W | 300 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 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
FAQ: Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 vs Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada
Which is better, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 worth the price? +
At $3,020, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ai.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada worth the price? +
At $7,394, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in ai.
Does Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada 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, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada — leads on raster (90 vs 83). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5500 or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada — leads on rt (95 vs 88). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.