AMD Radeon RX 7600M vs NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile records an average benchmark score of 113944, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600M scores 63775. The NVIDIA part sits at the 94th percentile of all GPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 89th percentile.

Q: How much faster is the NVIDIA GPU in the only shared benchmark?

A: In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile scores 124287 versus 63775 for the AMD Radeon RX 7600M. That is a 94.9% higher score for the NVIDIA part.

Q: Which GPU has more video memory and bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile has a TDP of 165 W. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M has a TDP of 90 W. Both use no external power connectors.

Q: Which GPU is built on a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600M uses a 6 nm process from TSMC. The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile uses an 8 nm process from Samsung. The AMD chip also packs a higher transistor density at 65.2M per mm² versus 44.4M per mm².

Q: What is the release status of each card?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile is end-of-life and was released on 2022-03-21. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M is active and was released on 2023-01-03.

Architecture Differences

The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile is built on the Ampere architecture, using the GA103 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. The die size is 496 mm² and contains 22,000 million transistors. This is a large, power-hungry design aimed at professional mobile workloads. It includes 7424 shading units, 232 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 58 RT cores, and 232 tensor cores. The FP32 throughput is 22.27 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 22.27 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on the Navi 33 chip (codename "Hotpink Bonefish") using TSMC's 6 nm process. The die is much smaller at 204 mm² and contains 13,300 million transistors. It has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 28 RT cores. It has no tensor cores listed. FP32 throughput is 17.27 TFLOPS, while FP16 is 34.55 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning it can double FP16 work. It also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The key architectural split is clear: NVIDIA packs more raw shading hardware and dedicated tensor cores, while AMD uses a denser, more efficient process node and a smaller chip. The AMD part's FP16 advantage (2:1 versus 1:1) is notable for compute workloads that use half precision. The NVIDIA part's tensor cores give it a hardware path for AI inference that the AMD part lacks entirely.

Both cards use PCIe 4.0 x16 interfaces and have portable-device-dependent display outputs. Neither card lists a slot width for NVIDIA, while AMD lists "IGP" meaning integrated graphics package, which is typical of mobile designs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains one direct benchmark comparison between these two GPUs: Geekbench OpenCL. The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile scores 124287, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600M scores 63775. This means the NVIDIA part outperforms the AMD part by 94.9% in this compute-oriented test. That is nearly double the raw score.

Looking at the nearest rivals for context, the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile sits between the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation (117088, which is 2.7% higher) and the AMD Radeon PRO W7900 (110725, which is 2.9% lower). It is also very close to the NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB (114395, only 0.4% lower) and the NVIDIA GB10 (117393, 2.9% higher). This places the A5500 Mobile in a performance tier near high-end workstation GPUs.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M's nearest rivals show a much lower tier. It is within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP (63830) and the NVIDIA CMP 30HX (63842). It is also near the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (63693, 0.1% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 (64212, 0.7% higher). So the RX 7600M is competitive with mid-range desktop and older workstation parts, but it is nowhere near the A5500 Mobile's performance class.

In the single head-to-head test, the NVIDIA part wins decisively. The delta of 94.9% is not a marginal gap; it is a generational and tier-level difference. The AMD part would need roughly double its score to match the NVIDIA part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile | AMD Radeon RX 7600M |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |

| Chip | GA103 | Navi 33 |

| Process node | 8 nm (Samsung) | 6 nm (TSMC) |

| Transistors | 22,000 million | 13,300 million |

| Die size | 496 mm² | 204 mm² |

| Transistor density | 44.4M / mm² | 65.2M / mm² |

| Base clock | 975 MHz | 1500 MHz |

| Boost clock | 1500 MHz | 2410 MHz |

| Game clock | None listed | 2070 MHz |

| Memory size | 16 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory bus width | 256 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | 512.0 GB/s | 256.0 GB/s |

| Shading units | 7424 | 1792 |

| TMUs | 232 | 112 |

| ROPs | 96 | 64 |

| RT cores | 58 | 28 |

| Tensor cores | 232 | None |

| FP32 | 22.27 TFLOPS | 17.27 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 22.27 TFLOPS (1:1) | 34.55 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| Pixel rate | 144.0 GPixel/s | 154.2 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 348.0 GTexel/s | 269.9 GTexel/s |

| TDP | 165 W | 90 W |

| Release date | 2022-03-21 | 2023-01-03 |

| Production status | End-of-life | Active |

The table shows the NVIDIA part leads in nearly every raw specification except clocks, pixel rate, process node, and TDP. The AMD part has a higher base clock (1500 MHz versus 975 MHz), higher boost clock (2410 MHz versus 1500 MHz), and a higher pixel rate (154.2 GPixel/s versus 144.0 GPixel/s). The AMD part also has higher FP16 throughput (34.55 TFLOPS versus 22.27 TFLOPS) due to the 2:1 ratio.

However, the NVIDIA part has more than four times the shading units (7424 versus 1792), double the memory bandwidth, and double the VRAM. The TDP difference is also significant: 165 W for NVIDIA versus 90 W for AMD, meaning the AMD part is much more power-efficient per watt for its class.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile wins decisively in compute-heavy tasks that use OpenCL. The 94.9% lead in Geekbench OpenCL indicates a massive advantage in general-purpose GPU compute, which covers workloads like rendering, simulation, scientific computing, and any application that offloads math to the GPU. The 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth also make it suitable for large datasets, high-resolution textures, and machine learning inference where the tensor cores provide dedicated acceleration. The 232 tensor cores are a feature the AMD part cannot match, making the NVIDIA part the clear pick for AI workloads within the same framework.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M wins on power efficiency and clock speed. Its 90 W TDP is 45% lower than the NVIDIA part's 165 W, which matters in thin-and-light laptops where thermal and battery constraints dominate. The higher boost clock (2410 MHz) and higher pixel rate (154.2 GPixel/s) suggest it can handle pixel-heavy rasterization tasks efficiently at lower power. Its FP16 throughput of 34.55 TFLOPS also gives it an edge in workloads that use half-precision math, such as certain graphics effects or compute kernels that can exploit the 2:1 ratio. For a mobile GPU, the AMD part offers a better balance of performance per watt for lighter gaming or content creation tasks.

In raw benchmark scores, the AMD part's nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its score, showing it is a stable mid-range performer. The NVIDIA part's nearest rivals span a wider range (from 2.9% lower to 2.9% higher), indicating it sits in a more competitive high-end tier. If the workload is heavy compute, the NVIDIA part wins without question. If the workload is power-sensitive and uses FP16, the AMD part has a niche advantage.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear separation by use case. The NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile is the choice for professionals who need maximum compute throughput, large memory capacity, and AI acceleration. Its 94.9% lead in the recorded OpenCL benchmark is too large to ignore, and its 16 GB VRAM plus tensor cores make it suitable for tasks like deep learning inference, complex 3D rendering, and scientific simulation. The 94th percentile ranking versus the 89th percentile for the AMD part confirms it sits in a higher performance class overall.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M is the choice for users who prioritize power efficiency and compactness. Its 90 W TDP makes it far more feasible for slim laptops, and its higher clocks (1500 MHz base, 2410 MHz boost) show it can deliver competitive performance per watt. The FP16 advantage (34.55 TFLOPS versus 22.27 TFLOPS) gives it a niche for half-precision compute. However, the 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are half the NVIDIA part's capacity, and the lack of tensor cores means no dedicated AI acceleration.

For anyone choosing between these two based on the benchmark database alone, the decision hinges on workload and physical constraints. If the laptop chassis can handle 165 W and the task demands raw compute, the NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile is the superior performer. If the laptop must stay cool and quiet, and the tasks are lighter or FP16-oriented, the AMD Radeon RX 7600M is the practical pick. There is no middle ground in the data: the NVIDIA part is nearly twice as fast in the one direct comparison, and that gap defines the verdict.