RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3070
RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 98.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile.
| Insight | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-98.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+98.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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 3070 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 500 Ada Generation Mobile and GeForce RTX 3070
RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 26 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 2025 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,162 points.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile scores 11,162 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 98.6%. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 8.294 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2025 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 64 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,162 | 22,172+99% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 5888+188% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.294 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+145% |
| Boost Clock | 2025 MHz+17% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 64 | 184+188% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB | 5.8 MB+190% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+200% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 46+188% |
| Tensor Cores | 64 | 184+188% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 448 GB/s+250% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+200% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 145.1% difference. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-84% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 318.9+216% | 100.8 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | AD107 | GA104 |
| Release | February 26 2024 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #254 | #63 |
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