RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3060
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop 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 Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
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 15.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060.
| Insight | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+15.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 3060
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 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU leads by 15.7%. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 160 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,656+16% | 16,995 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+43% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.82 TFLOPS+24% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1777 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+43% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+43% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 160+43% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 20% advantage for the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — 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 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+20% | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 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 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 51.9% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-41% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-73% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 196.6+97% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $289 |
| Codename | AD104 | GA106 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #81 | #114 |
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