RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
| Insight | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop 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 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,656 points.
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER reaches 19,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) with 160 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,656 | 19,467 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+67% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.82 TFLOPS+42% | 11.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1815 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+67% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 48+20% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 384+140% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 8 GB. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — a 14.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 496 GB/s+15% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-77% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 116mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 196.6+152% | 77.9 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | AD104 | TU104 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | July 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #81 | #86 |
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