RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs L40S
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar L40S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L40S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (48 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the L40S 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 L40S
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.
L40S
The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 142 (L40S) with 160 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,656 | 20,023+2% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 18176+255% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.82 TFLOPS | 91.61 TFLOPS+479% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2520 MHz+63% |
| ROPs | 64 | 192+200% |
| TMUs | 160 | 568+255% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB | 17.8 MB+256% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 142+255% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 568+255% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 122.2% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 48 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 960 GB/s+122% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (L40S). 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 | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| 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 8th Gen (L40S). 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,H.265,AV1 (L40S).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the L40S's 300W — a 100% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-67% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-81% | 800W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 16-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 196.6+195% | 66.7 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | L40S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $7500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $7500 |
| Codename | AD104 | AD102 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | October 13 2022 |
| Ranking | #81 | #76 |
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