
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs Quadro GV100

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Quadro GV100
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 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GV100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 Quadro GV100

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.

Quadro GV100
The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 and the Quadro GV100 reaches 19,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1627 MHz.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,656+3% | 19,013 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Volta |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.82 TFLOPS | 16.66 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1627 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 160 | 320+100% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB | 10 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 640+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 137% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 32 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+137% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 4096-bit+2033% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-77% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 196.6+158% | 76.1 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $8999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $8999 |
| Codename | AD104 | GV100 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | March 27 2018 |
| Ranking | #81 | #89 |
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