GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation...

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

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

#115

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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%

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RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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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 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,108 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU scores 19,108 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 19,656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 320 Tensor cores vs 160.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,108	19,656+3%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240+100%	5120
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS+116%	15.82 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+8%	1545 MHz
ROPs	112+75%	64
TMUs	320+100%	160
L1 Cache	10 MB+100%	5 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB	48 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	80+100%	40
Tensor Cores	320+100%	160

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 18.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) 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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+19%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	48 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 7th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 7th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU draws 150W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 100W — a 40% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.