Radeon RX 9070 vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Radeon RX 9070
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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 Radeon RX 9070
Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 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 Embedded GPU.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9070 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ 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 Radeon RX 9070 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 9070 and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Radeon RX 9070
The Radeon RX 9070 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1330 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,380 points. Launch price was $549.
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 9070 scores 25,380 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 25,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9070 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX 9070) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 36.13 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (Radeon RX 9070) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) with 112 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25,380 | 25,267 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 5120+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 36.13 TFLOPS+128% | 15.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+68% | 1500 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 224+40% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 48 MB+500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56+40% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 160+43% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 9070 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 48.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070) 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 9070 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 640 GB/s+48% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 48 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070) 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 9070 | 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 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 9070) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: Dual Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Media Engine | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | Dual Media Engine | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9070 draws 220W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 115W — a 62.7% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 9070) 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: 85 vs 85.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 115W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 105mm |
| Height | 110mm | 82mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 115.4 | 219.7+90% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | — |
| Codename | Navi 48 | AD104 |
| Release | March 6 2025 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #39 | #81 |
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