RTX A1000 Mobile vs Quadro FX 3500

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. The RTX A1000 Mobile is positioned at rank 174 and the Quadro FX 3500 is on rank 408, so the RTX A1000 Mobile offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar RTX A1000 Mobile

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

100%

#164

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

344%

#166

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

312%

#167

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

311%

#171

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

283%

#172

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

281%

#174

RTX A1000 Mobile

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100%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

97%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

97%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500

#392

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

86900%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

94%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

94%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

71%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

59%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

53%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

47%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

47%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

41%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

35%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

35%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A1000 Mobile is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The RTX A1000 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A1000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3470.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3500.

Insight	RTX A1000 Mobile	Quadro FX 3500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3470.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3470.9%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A1000 Mobile 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.

RTX A1000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 3500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A1000 Mobile and Quadro FX 3500

RTX A1000 Mobile

The RTX A1000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,463 points.

Quadro FX 3500

The Quadro FX 3500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX A1000 Mobile scores 9,463 versus the Quadro FX 3500's 265 — the RTX A1000 Mobile leads by 3470.9%. The RTX A1000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro FX 3500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500). Raw compute: 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500).

Feature	RTX A1000 Mobile	Quadro FX 3500
G3D Mark Score	9,463+3471%	265
Architecture	Ampere	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	2048+753%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.669 TFLOPS+651%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	80+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A1000 Mobile	Quadro FX 3500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A1000 Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3500 has 256 MB. The RTX A1000 Mobile offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3500) — the RTX A1000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX A1000 Mobile	Quadro FX 3500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A1000 Mobile draws 60W versus the Quadro FX 3500's 189W — a 103.6% difference. The RTX A1000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RTX A1000 Mobile	Quadro FX 3500
TDP	60W-68%	189W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	157.7+11164%	1.4