Radeon RX 6800 XT vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800 XT
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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR 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 | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 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 Radeon RX 6800 XT and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Radeon RX 6800 XT
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,995 points. Launch price was $649.
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 Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 24,995 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 25,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 160.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24,995 | 25,267+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 5120+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+31% | 15.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz+50% | 1500 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+80% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 5 MB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+80% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800 XT comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 18.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800 XT) 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 | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800 XT) 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 | Radeon RX 6800 XT | 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: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800 XT draws 300W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 115W — a 89.2% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX 6800 XT) vs 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 115W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 105mm |
| Height | 120mm | 82mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 83.3 | 219.7+164% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800 XT | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $743 | — |
| Codename | Navi 21 | AD104 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #42 | #81 |
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