GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation E...

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅69.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 69.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) instead at 26,543 vs 25,267, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 16nm, 40 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,267 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 25,267 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 5.1%. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	26,543+5%	25,267
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5120	5120
Boost Clock	1734 MHz+16%	1500 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) has 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU carries 12 GB. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 35% advantage for the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and 192-bit on the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	432 GB/s+35%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 115W — a 89.2% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 105mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
TDP	300W	115W-62%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	105mm
Height	0mm	82mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	85
Perf/Watt	88.5	219.7+148%