RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
VS
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU vs GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

NVIDIA

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023Core: 975 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016Core: 1556 MHzBoost: 1734 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
134%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
131%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
121%
#50
119%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
117%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
114%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
114%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
111%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
107%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
105%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
101%
#60
100%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
100%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
98%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
98%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
95%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
94%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
86%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
82%
#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
71%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
68%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
60%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
56%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

#2
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
48%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% 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.

InsightRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%)
Leading raw performance (+5.1%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) 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 RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU and GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU scores 25,267 versus the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)'s 26,543 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 5.1%. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1734 MHz.

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
25,267
26,543+5%
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Pascal
Process Node
5 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
5120
5120
Boost Clock
1500 MHz
1734 MHz+16%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) has 16 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) — a 35% advantage for the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
16 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth
432 GB/s+35%
320 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)).

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC 8th Gen
6th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU draws 115W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)'s 300W — a 89.2% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 105mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
TDP
115W-62%
300W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
105mm
0mm
Height
82mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85
85°C
Perf/Watt
219.7+148%
88.5