
RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
19,656
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 19,656 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture (codename: AD104), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 5120 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 160 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 15.82 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1545 MHz from a base of 1110 MHz.
| Specification | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 19,656 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ada Lovelace |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | AD104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 5120 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 160 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1545 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1110 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 15.82 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 247.2 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 35,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #81 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 432 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 12 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 192-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 432 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 8.9 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen, decoder: NVDEC 5th gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1.
| Specification | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 8th gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 5th gen |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 150W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 55°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 100 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 150W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Mobile |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 55°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
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