AMD
Radeon RX 7800 XT
RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6 · 263 W
84
/ 100
From $499
VS
NVIDIA
RTX A4500
Ampere · 20 GB GDDR6 ECC · 200 W
84
/ 100
From $2,000
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 7800 XT lands at 84 and RTX A4500 at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Radeon RX 7800 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Pick RTX A4500 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Radeon RX 7800 XT 84
vs 84 RTX A4500
Score breakdown
Radeon RX 7800 XT
84 raster 84
rt 74
ai 69
efficiency 77
RTX A4500
84 raster 79
rt 84
ai 85
efficiency 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 7800 XT | RTX A4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | Ampere |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 20 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | 263 W | 200 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2021 |
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
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
FAQ: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs RTX A4500
Which is better, Radeon RX 7800 XT or RTX A4500? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 7800 XT worth the price? +
At $499, Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in raster.
Is RTX A4500 worth the price? +
At $2,000, RTX A4500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ai.
Does Radeon RX 7800 XT or RTX A4500 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.