Quadro RTX 8000 vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Quadro RTX 8000
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 8000
Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (48 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | 🎮 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 Quadro RTX 8000 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 RTX 8000 and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
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 RTX 8000 scores 19,927 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 19,656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 576 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927+1% | 19,656 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 5120+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+3% | 15.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+15% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+80% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 5 MB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+80% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+260% | 160 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | 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 | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 8000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 12 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 77.8% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) 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 RTX 8000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+300% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+78% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) 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 RTX 8000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 100W — a 88.9% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 100W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 150W-77% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.6 | 196.6+157% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | — |
| Codename | TU102 | AD104 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #78 | #81 |
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