RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU vs RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
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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 RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (24 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 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
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 PRO 4000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU scores 25,267 and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell reaches 26,498 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2055 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) with 160 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25,267 | 26,498+5% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 8960+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.82 TFLOPS | 36.83 TFLOPS+133% |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 2055 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 280+75% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB | 8.8 MB+76% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 70+75% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 280+75% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU draws 115W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 140W — a 19.6% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. 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 PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-18% | 140W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 105mm | 267mm |
| Height | 82mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 219.7+16% | 189.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1700 |
| Codename | AD104 | GB203 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #81 | #48 |
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