RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+15.2%) |
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 15.2%. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 160 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,656 | 22,651+15% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 50% 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 Ti) — 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+50% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+50% | 32 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). 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,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti'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 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-38% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-73% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 196.6+39% | 141.6 |
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