Quadro GV100 vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Quadro GV100
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro GV100
Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GV100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro GV100 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) | 🎮 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro GV100 and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Quadro GV100
The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.
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 Quadro GV100 scores 19,013 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 19,656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GV100 is built on Volta while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Quadro GV100) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1627 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,013 | 19,656+3% |
| Architecture | Volta | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.66 TFLOPS+5% | 15.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1627 MHz+5% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 320+100% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+100% | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Tensor Cores | 640+300% | 160 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro GV100 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 12 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 137% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro GV100) 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 | Quadro GV100 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+167% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+137% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+2033% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro GV100) 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 | Quadro GV100 | 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 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GV100 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 (Quadro GV100) vs 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 100W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 150W-77% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.1 | 196.6+158% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8999 | — |
| Codename | GV100 | AD104 |
| Release | March 27 2018 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #89 | #81 |
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