RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU vs Radeon RX 6900 XT
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6900 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% 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 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 Radeon RX 6900 XT
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.
Radeon RX 6900 XT
The Radeon RX 6900 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 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,729 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU scores 25,267 versus the Radeon RX 6900 XT's 26,729 — the Radeon RX 6900 XT leads by 5.8%. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6900 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 23.04 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2250 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 80 (Radeon RX 6900 XT) with 160 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25,267 | 26,729+6% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.82 TFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS+46% |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 2250 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 160 | 320+100% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 80+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6900 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 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6900 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6900 XT) — a 18.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 6900 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6900 XT) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 512 GB/s+19% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 6900 XT).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 6900 XT'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 850W (Radeon RX 6900 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 105mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2.5 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-62% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-24% | 850W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 105mm | 267mm |
| Height | 82mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2.5 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 219.7+147% | 89.1 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $385 |
| Codename | AD104 | Navi 21 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #81 | #35 |
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