RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs Quadro RTX 8000
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 Quadro RTX 8000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 8000 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 RTX 8000
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 RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 and the Quadro RTX 8000 reaches 19,927 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 8000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 8000) with 160 Tensor cores vs 576.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,656 | 19,927+1% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+11% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.82 TFLOPS | 16.31 TFLOPS+3% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1770 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 288+80% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+11% | 4.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 72+80% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 576+260% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 77.8% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) — 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 RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 48 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 768 GB/s+78% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). 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 RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| 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 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 260W — a 88.9% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 8000). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-62% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-77% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 196.6+157% | 76.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $9999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $9999 |
| Codename | AD104 | TU102 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #81 | #78 |
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