RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4060 La...

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

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Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

221%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

201%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

157%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

153%

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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 4060 Laptop GPU

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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

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 13% 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 4060 Laptop GPU.

Insight	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+13%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-13%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
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.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU leads by 13%. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 160 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,656+13%	17,400
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5120+18%	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.82 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2535 MHz+64%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+18%	136
L1 Cache	5 MB+16%	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+50%	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40+18%	34
Tensor Cores	160+18%	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4060 Laptop GPU 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 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 68.8% advantage for the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — 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 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+69%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB+50%	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 46.2% 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 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.