Radeon RX 7800 XT vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

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.

Radeon RX 7800 XT vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Radeon RX 7800 XT vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Radeon RX 7800 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅15.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌128.7% higher power demand at 263W vs 115W.
❌154.3% longer card at 267mm vs 105mm.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 263W, a 148W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 267mm, a 162mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 48.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 7800 XT is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 15.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU instead at 25,267 vs 24,253, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7800 XT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, and 60 vs 40 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 7800 XT makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Radeon RX 7800 XT vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Radeon RX 7800 XT

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2430 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 263W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,253 points. Launch price was $499.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7800 XT scores 24,253 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 25,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 37.32 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2430 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 160.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	24,253	25,267+4%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3840	5120+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	37.32 TFLOPS+136%	15.82 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2430 MHz+62%	1500 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	5 MB+567%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	60+50%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 7800 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 7800 XT leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU carries 12 GB. Radeon RX 7800 XT gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 44.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Radeon RX 7800 XT and 192-bit on the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800 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 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	624 GB/s+44%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Encoder	Dual VCN 4.0	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7800 XT draws 263W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 115W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (Radeon RX 7800 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°C vs 85.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
TDP	263W	115W-56%
Recommended PSU	700W	650W-7%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	105mm
Height	—	82mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	92.2	219.7+138%