RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU vs RTX 4000 Ada Gene...

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.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation FPS Benchmarks

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

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RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅16.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Measures 105mm instead of 267mm, a 162mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
❌64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌154.3% longer card at 267mm vs 105mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.1% in PassMark G3D (25,267 vs 24,046), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

RTX 4000 Ada Generation is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support and 48 vs 40 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RTX 4000 Ada Generation makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation Technical Specifications

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

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.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,046 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU scores 25,267 versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 24,046 — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU leads by 5.1%. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 48 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) with 160 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	25,267+5%	24,046
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5120	6144+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.82 TFLOPS	26.73 TFLOPS+69%
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	1560 MHz+4%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	192+20%
L1 Cache	5 MB	6 MB+20%
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	48+20%
Tensor Cores	160	192+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 4000 Ada Generation supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation carries 2 GB. RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 360 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — a 20% advantage for the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU and 160-bit on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+20%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+20%	160-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). 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	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (3x) (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation).

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	8th Gen NVENC (3x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU draws 115W versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 70W — a 48.6% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 750W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 105mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
TDP	115W	70W-39%
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 8-pin
Length	105mm	267mm
Height	82mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	219.7	343.5+56%