RTX 5880 Ada Generation vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 5880 Ada Generation offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 5880 Ada Generation | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded 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 5880 Ada Generation and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,096 points.
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,267 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 5880 Ada Generation scores 25,096 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 25,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 14,080 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 69.27 TFLOPS (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 110 RT cores (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) with 440 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | RTX 5880 Ada Generation | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25,096 | 25,267 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 14080+175% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 69.27 TFLOPS+338% | 15.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+64% | 1500 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+175% | 64 |
| TMUs | 440+175% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 13.8 MB+176% | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+50% | 48 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 110+175% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 440+175% | 160 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 5880 Ada Generation | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5880 Ada Generation comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 12 GB. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 77.8% advantage for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 5880 Ada Generation | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+300% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+78% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+50% | 48 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 5880 Ada Generation | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).
| Feature | RTX 5880 Ada Generation | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 5880 Ada Generation draws 285W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 115W — a 85% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) vs 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 16-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | RTX 5880 Ada Generation | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 115W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 105mm |
| Height | 112mm | 82mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 88.1 | 219.7+149% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | RTX 5880 Ada Generation | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6000 | — |
| Codename | AD102 | AD104 |
| Release | January 5 2024 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #40 | #81 |
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