RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs RTX A4000
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 RTX A4000
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 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 RTX A4000
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.
RTX A4000
The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 and the RTX A4000 reaches 19,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 48 (RTX A4000) with 160 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,656 | 19,463 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 6144+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.82 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+21% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB | 6 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 48+20% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 192+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RTX A4000 has 16 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) — a 3.7% advantage for the RTX A4000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 448 GB/s+4% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). 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 | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). 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 (Decode) (RTX A4000).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 33.3% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (RTX A4000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-29% | 140W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-77% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 196.6+41% | 139.0 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1111 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1111 |
| Codename | AD104 | GA104 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #81 | #85 |
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