RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023Core: 975 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 221.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Leading raw performance (+221.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-221.1%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 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 RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU and GeForce GTX 1650

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 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU scores 25,267 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU leads by 221.1%. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
25,267+221%
7,869
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
5120+471%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.82 TFLOPS+430%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1500 MHz
1665 MHz+11%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
160+186%
56
L1 Cache
5 MB+468%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
48 MB+4700%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1650
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 1650 has 4 GB. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 237.5% advantage for the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+200%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
432 GB/s+238%
128 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
48 MB+4700%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC 8th Gen
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,AV1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU draws 115W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 105mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
115W
75W-35%
Recommended PSU
650W
300W-54%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
105mm
229mm
Height
82mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
219.7+109%
104.9
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Value Analysis

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureRTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPUGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
AD104
TU117
Release
March 21 2023
April 23 2019
Ranking
#81
#323