RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell vs RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
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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 PRO 4000 Blackwell
Performance Per Dollar RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% 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 Embedded GPU.
| Insight | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 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 PRO 4000 Blackwell and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 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 PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 26,498 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 25,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2055 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) with 280 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,498+5% | 25,267 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+75% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 36.83 TFLOPS+133% | 15.82 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2055 MHz+37% | 1500 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 280+75% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 8.8 MB+76% | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70+75% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 280+75% | 160 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | 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 PRO 4000 Blackwell comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 12 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 432 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 48 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) 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 PRO 4000 Blackwell | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell draws 140W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 115W — a 19.6% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) vs 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W | 115W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 105mm |
| Height | 111mm | 82mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 189.3 | 219.7+16% |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1700 | — |
| Codename | GB203 | AD104 |
| Release | March 18 2025 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #48 | #81 |
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