GeForce RTX 4060 vs 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 GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 19,656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548 | 19,656 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 5120+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS | 15.82 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+59% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 160+67% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 5 MB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB | 48 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 40+67% |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 160+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 12 GB. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 58.8% advantage for the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 432 GB/s+59% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB | 48 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 100W — a 14% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 100W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 150W-73% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-9% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0 | 196.6+16% |
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