RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti...

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

221%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

201%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

157%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

153%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

142%

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RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

109%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#46

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

99%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
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 (16 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.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 810 MHz to 1260 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,115 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile reaches 19,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1260 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 58 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) with 160 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,656+3%	19,115
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5120	7424+45%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.82 TFLOPS	18.71 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz+23%	1260 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	232+45%
L1 Cache	5 MB	7.3 MB+46%
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	58+45%
Tensor Cores	160	232+45%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — a 18.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s	512 GB/s+19%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile).

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.