GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

221%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

201%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

157%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

153%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

142%

#68

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,656 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 19,656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 160.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,467	19,656
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	5120+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	15.82 TFLOPS+42%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+17%	1545 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	192+20%	160
L1 Cache	3 MB	5 MB+67%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	48+20%	40
Tensor Cores	384+140%	160

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 12 GB. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 14.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+15%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
TDP	250W	100W-60%
Recommended PSU	650W	150W-77%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	116mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.9	196.6+152%