NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2

NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2

NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2: Power and Versatility for Professionals and Gamers

April 2025

Introduction

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 represents a new phase in the development of graphics solutions for embedded systems, combining gaming and professional performance. Built on the Ada Lovelace 2.0 architecture, this graphics card offers innovative features such as enhanced ray tracing, DLSS 5.0, and support for GDDR7. In this article, we will explore who this model is suited for and what it is capable of.


Architecture and Key Features

Ada Lovelace 2.0 Architecture

The graphics card utilizes an optimized version of the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 4nm process. This has resulted in a 20% increase in transistor density compared to the previous generation (RTX 4000 Embedded).

RTX and DLSS 5.0

Fourth-generation RT cores provide ray tracing capabilities that are 50% faster than those of the RTX 4000. The DLSS 5.0 (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology now supports dynamic scaling up to 8K and automatic sharpness adjustment, which is critical for VR applications.

FidelityFX Compatibility

For the first time, NVIDIA has implemented partial support for AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 3.0), adding flexibility for cross-platform projects.

Additional Features

- Hardware acceleration for AV1 encoding/decoding.

- Support for PCIe 5.0 x16 (bandwidth up to 128 GB/s).


Memory: Speed and Capacity

GDDR7: 24 GB with 1.2 TB/s Bandwidth

The card is equipped with GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus. This is 35% faster than GDDR6X in the RTX 4000. For 4K gaming with maximum settings and rendering complex scenes in Blender, this capacity alleviates VRAM shortage issues.

Impact on Performance

- In Unreal Engine 5.2 tests, rendering scenes with 20 million polygons was accelerated by 25% thanks to the high bandwidth.

- In games like Starfield: Odyssey (2025) at 4K/Ultra, it maintains a stable 90 FPS without drops.


Gaming Performance

Tests in Popular Projects

- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (with RT Overdrive enabled):

- 4K/DLSS 5.0 (Quality): 78 FPS.

- 1440p/Native + RT: 110 FPS.

- Horizon Forbidden West PC Edition (2025):

- 4K/Ultra: 95 FPS.

- 1080p/Esports Mode: 240 FPS.

Ray Tracing

The Ada Lovelace 2.0 algorithms reduce the load on the GPU: for example, in The Elder Scrolls VI (2024), enabling RT reduces FPS by only 15% (compared to 30% on the RTX 4000).

Resolution Support

- 1080p: Ideal for esports disciplines (CS3, Valorant) with refresh rates above 360 Hz.

- 4K/120 Hz: Mode for AAA games with HDR and RT.


Professional Tasks

3D Rendering and Modeling

- In Autodesk Maya, rendering a scene with RTX acceleration takes 40% less time than on the RTX A6000.

- Support for 8K textures in Substance Painter without lag.

Video Editing

- Exporting an 8K project in DaVinci Resolve 19: 30% faster thanks to 24 GB of memory and AV1 support.

- Editing in Premiere Pro with BRAW effects: smooth playback without proxies.

Scientific Calculations

- CUDA 12.5 and OpenCL 3.0 accelerate machine learning tasks (TensorFlow, PyTorch). For example, training a YOLOv9 model takes 2.5 hours compared to 4 hours on the RTX 4090.


Power Consumption and Thermal Output

TDP 220W and Cooling Recommendations

- Power consumption is lower than the desktop RTX 5090 (285W), but active cooling is required for stable operation.

- Minimum requirements: radiator with heat pipes and two 100mm fans.

Case Recommendations

- Cases with airflow optimization (for example, Fractal Design Meshify 2 or Cooler Master HAF 700).

- For SFF builds: compact solutions from ASUS ProArt with liquid cooling.


Comparison with Competitors

AMD Radeon Pro W7800 Embedded

- Pros of AMD: Price ($2200 compared to $2800 for the RTX 5000), support for FSR 4.0.

- Cons: Weaker ray tracing performance (35% lower FPS in Alan Wake 2).

Intel Arc A770 Pro Embedded

- Cheaper ($1800), but lacks optimization for professional software. In SPECviewperf tests, it lags by 50%.

Conclusion: The RTX 5000 Embedded leads in hybrid scenarios (gaming + rendering), but falls short in the budget segment.


Practical Tips

Power Supply

- Minimum 750W with 80+ Gold certification. Recommended models: Corsair RM850x (2025), Seasonic Prime TX-750.

Compatibility

- Motherboards with PCIe 5.0 (ASUS ROG Maximus Z790, MSI MEG X670E).

- For workstations: certified NVIDIA Studio drivers (optimization for Maya, Blender).

Drivers

- Studio vs Game Ready mode: automatic switching in the NVIDIA control panel.

- Regular updates to support new games (e.g., GTA VI).


Pros and Cons

Pros

- Best-in-class performance with RT and DLSS 5.0.

- Versatility: gaming, rendering, machine learning.

- Support for AV1 and PCIe 5.0.

Cons

- Price ($2800) is higher than competitors.

- Cooling demands in compact cases.


Final Thoughts

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 is the choice for those who need maximum performance without compromises:

- Gamers looking to play in 4K with ray tracing.

- Professionals in 3D graphics and video who value rendering speed.

- AI Developers for whom memory capacity and CUDA cores are critical.

If your budget allows, this card will be a long-term investment: its architecture lays the groundwork for the next 3-4 years of technological development. However, for simpler tasks (office work, streaming), there are more affordable options available.


Prices are current as of April 2025. Listed for new devices in retail networks in the USA.

Basic

Label Name
NVIDIA
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
March 2023
Model Name
RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2
Generation
Quadro Ada-M
Base Clock
930 MHz
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
Bus Interface
PCIe 4.0 x16
Transistors
45.9 billion
RT Cores
76
Tensor Cores
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Tensor Cores are specialized processing units designed specifically for deep learning, providing higher training and inference performance compared to FP32 training. They enable rapid computations in areas such as computer vision, natural language processing, speech recognition, text-to-speech conversion, and personalized recommendations. The two most notable applications of Tensor Cores are DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) and AI Denoiser for noise reduction.
304
TMUs
?
Texture Mapping Units (TMUs) serve as components of the GPU, which are capable of rotating, scaling, and distorting binary images, and then placing them as textures onto any plane of a given 3D model. This process is called texture mapping.
304
Foundry
TSMC
Process Size
5 nm
Architecture
Ada Lovelace

Memory Specifications

Memory Size
16GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Memory Bus
?
The memory bus width refers to the number of bits of data that the video memory can transfer within a single clock cycle. The larger the bus width, the greater the amount of data that can be transmitted instantaneously, making it one of the crucial parameters of video memory. The memory bandwidth is calculated as: Memory Bandwidth = Memory Frequency x Memory Bus Width / 8. Therefore, when the memory frequencies are similar, the memory bus width will determine the size of the memory bandwidth.
256bit
Memory Clock
2250 MHz
Bandwidth
?
Memory bandwidth refers to the data transfer rate between the graphics chip and the video memory. It is measured in bytes per second, and the formula to calculate it is: memory bandwidth = working frequency × memory bus width / 8 bits.
576.0GB/s

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate
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Pixel fill rate refers to the number of pixels a graphics processing unit (GPU) can render per second, measured in MPixels/s (million pixels per second) or GPixels/s (billion pixels per second). It is the most commonly used metric to evaluate the pixel processing performance of a graphics card.
188.2 GPixel/s
Texture Rate
?
Texture fill rate refers to the number of texture map elements (texels) that a GPU can map to pixels in a single second.
510.7 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)
?
An important metric for measuring GPU performance is floating-point computing capability. Half-precision floating-point numbers (16-bit) are used for applications like machine learning, where lower precision is acceptable. Single-precision floating-point numbers (32-bit) are used for common multimedia and graphics processing tasks, while double-precision floating-point numbers (64-bit) are required for scientific computing that demands a wide numeric range and high accuracy.
32.69 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)
?
An important metric for measuring GPU performance is floating-point computing capability. Double-precision floating-point numbers (64-bit) are required for scientific computing that demands a wide numeric range and high accuracy, while single-precision floating-point numbers (32-bit) are used for common multimedia and graphics processing tasks. Half-precision floating-point numbers (16-bit) are used for applications like machine learning, where lower precision is acceptable.
510.7 GFLOPS
FP32 (float)
?
An important metric for measuring GPU performance is floating-point computing capability. Single-precision floating-point numbers (32-bit) are used for common multimedia and graphics processing tasks, while double-precision floating-point numbers (64-bit) are required for scientific computing that demands a wide numeric range and high accuracy. Half-precision floating-point numbers (16-bit) are used for applications like machine learning, where lower precision is acceptable.
33.344 TFLOPS

Miscellaneous

SM Count
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Multiple Streaming Processors (SPs), along with other resources, form a Streaming Multiprocessor (SM), which is also referred to as a GPU's major core. These additional resources include components such as warp schedulers, registers, and shared memory. The SM can be considered the heart of the GPU, similar to a CPU core, with registers and shared memory being scarce resources within the SM.
76
Shading Units
?
The most fundamental processing unit is the Streaming Processor (SP), where specific instructions and tasks are executed. GPUs perform parallel computing, which means multiple SPs work simultaneously to process tasks.
9728
L1 Cache
128 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache
64 MB
TDP
150W
Vulkan Version
?
Vulkan is a cross-platform graphics and compute API by Khronos Group, offering high performance and low CPU overhead. It lets developers control the GPU directly, reduces rendering overhead, and supports multi-threading and multi-core processors.
1.3
OpenCL Version
3.0
OpenGL
4.6
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
CUDA
8.9
Power Connectors
None
Shader Model
6.8
ROPs
?
The Raster Operations Pipeline (ROPs) is primarily responsible for handling lighting and reflection calculations in games, as well as managing effects like anti-aliasing (AA), high resolution, smoke, and fire. The more demanding the anti-aliasing and lighting effects in a game, the higher the performance requirements for the ROPs; otherwise, it may result in a sharp drop in frame rate.
112

Benchmarks

FP32 (float)
Score
33.344 TFLOPS

Compared to Other GPU

FP32 (float) / TFLOPS
36.853 +10.5%
L4
30.703 -7.9%
27.215 -18.4%