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RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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Performance Per Dollar 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 Mobile.
| Insight | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 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 | — | — |
💎 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 Mobile
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 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,468 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile reaches 19,468 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 Mobile 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 Mobile). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) with 160 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,656 | 19,468 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+67% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.82 TFLOPS+65% | 9.585 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1560 MHz |
| 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 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — 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 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 448 GB/s+4% |
| 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 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). 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 Mobile).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile's 150W — a 40% 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 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-77% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 196.6+51% | 129.8 |
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