RTX A4000 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 RTX A4000
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 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 A4000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 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 RTX A4000 and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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.
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 RTX A4000 scores 19,463 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 19,656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 is built on Ampere while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX A4000) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 192 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,463 | 19,656 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+20% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+21% | 15.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+20% | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+20% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 192+20% | 160 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop 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 A4000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 12 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — a 3.7% advantage for the RTX A4000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000) 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 | RTX A4000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+4% | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000 draws 140W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 100W — a 33.3% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 150W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 100W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 150W-77% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 139.0 | 196.6+41% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A4000 | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1111 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1111 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | AD104 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #85 | #81 |
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