RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs TITAN RTX
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN RTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (24 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 | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the TITAN RTX 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 TITAN RTX
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.
TITAN RTX
The TITAN RTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 18 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 280W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,095 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 and the TITAN RTX reaches 20,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the TITAN RTX uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (TITAN RTX). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 72 (TITAN RTX) with 160 Tensor cores vs 576.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,656 | 20,095+2% |
| 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 | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TITAN RTX has 24 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) — a 55.6% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (TITAN RTX) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 672 GB/s+56% |
| 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 Ultimate (TITAN RTX). 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 | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX). 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,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100W versus the TITAN RTX's 280W — a 94.7% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (TITAN RTX). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-64% | 280W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-77% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 116mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 196.6+174% | 71.8 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1203.96 |
| Codename | AD104 | TU102 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | December 18 2018 |
| Ranking | #81 | #91 |
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