GeForce RTX 3080 vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080
Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 20% more VRAM (12 GB vs 10 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3080.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (10 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded 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 and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
GeForce RTX 3080
The GeForce RTX 3080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,071 points. Launch price was $699.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 scores 25,071 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 25,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 is built on Ampere while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 8,704 (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 29.77 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) with 272 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25,071 | 25,267 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 8704+70% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.77 TFLOPS+88% | 15.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz+14% | 1500 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 272+70% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 8.5 MB+70% | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB | 48 MB+860% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68+70% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 272+70% | 160 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 comes with 10 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 12 GB. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 760 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 75.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080. Bus width: 320-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 5 MB (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 12 GB+20% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 760 GB/s+76% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 320-bit+67% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB | 48 MB+860% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3080) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 draws 320W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 115W — a 94.3% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080) vs 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 320W | 115W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 285mm | 105mm |
| Height | 112mm | 82mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 78.3 | 219.7+181% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | AD104 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #41 | #81 |
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