GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
VS
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

2022Core: 810 MHzBoost: 1260 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
127%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
109%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
102%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
100%
#46
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
99%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
71%
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
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 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileRTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
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.

Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 810 MHz to 1260 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,115 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 19,115 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 19,656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1260 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 232 Tensor cores vs 160.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileRTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
19,115
19,656+3%
Architecture
Ampere
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
7424+45%
5120
Compute (TFLOPS)
18.71 TFLOPS+18%
15.82 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1260 MHz
1545 MHz+23%
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
232+45%
160
L1 Cache
7.3 MB+46%
5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores
58+45%
40
Tensor Cores
232+45%
160

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileRTX 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 Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 18.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileRTX 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
4 MB
48 MB+1100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileRTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileRTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC 8th gen
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 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 Mobile) vs 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileRTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
TDP
150W
100W-33%
Recommended PSU
650W
150W-77%
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
127.4
196.6+54%