RTX 3500 Ada Generation Mobile vs Radeon RX 6800

Place in the ranking	42	62
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	51.39	no data
Power efficiency	16.04	29.80
Architecture	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2024)	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024)
GPU code name	Navi 21	no data
Market segment	Desktop	Mobile workstation
Release date	28 October 2020 (4 years ago)	21 March 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$579	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores	3840	5120
Core clock speed	1700 MHz	no data
Boost clock speed	2105 MHz	no data
Number of transistors	26,800 million	no data
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	5 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	115 Watt (60 - 115 Watt TGP)
Texture fill rate	505.2	no data
Floating-point processing power	16.17 TFLOPS	no data
ROPs	96	no data
TMUs	240	no data
Ray Tracing Cores	60	no data

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop size	no data	large
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	no data
Length	267 mm	no data
Width	2-slot	no data
Supplementary power connectors	2x 8-pin	no data

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount	16 GB	12 GB
Memory bus width	256 Bit	192 Bit
Memory clock speed	2000 MHz	16000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	512.0 GB/s	no data
Shared memory	-	-

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors	1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C	no data
HDMI	+	-

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Shader Model	6.5	no data
OpenGL	4.6	no data
OpenCL	2.1	no data
Vulkan	1.2	-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

RX 6800 57.52
+17.1%

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Mobile 49.14

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

RX 6800 22188
+17%

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Mobile 18957

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

RX 6800 55084
+32.3%

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Mobile 41630

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

RX 6800 45441
+55.4%

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Mobile 29248

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD	177 +18%	150−160 −18%
1440p	101 +18.8%	85−90 −18.8%
4K	63 +26%	50−55 −26%

Cost per frame, $

1080p	3.27	no data
1440p	5.73	no data
4K	9.19	no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077

135
+22.7%

110−120

−22.7%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	120−130 +20%	100−105 −20%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	205 +20.6%	170−180 −20.6%
Battlefield 5	180−190 +22%	150−160 −22%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	100−110 +21.1%	90−95 −21.1%
Cyberpunk 2077	115 +21.1%	95−100 −21.1%
Far Cry 5	100−110 +21.1%	90−95 −21.1%
Far Cry New Dawn	130−140 +26.4%	110−120 −26.4%
Forza Horizon 4	220−230 +17.9%	190−200 −17.9%
Hitman 3	110−120 +18%	100−105 −18%
Horizon Zero Dawn	210−220 +21.7%	180−190 −21.7%
Metro Exodus	150−160 +17.7%	130−140 −17.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2	110−120 +20%	95−100 −20%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	230−240 +21.6%	190−200 −21.6%
Watch Dogs: Legion	140−150 +22.5%	120−130 −22.5%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	120−130 +20%	100−105 −20%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	172 +22.9%	140−150 −22.9%
Battlefield 5	180−190 +22%	150−160 −22%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	100−110 +21.1%	90−95 −21.1%
Cyberpunk 2077	104 +22.4%	85−90 −22.4%
Far Cry 5	100−110 +21.1%	90−95 −21.1%
Far Cry New Dawn	130−140 +26.4%	110−120 −26.4%
Forza Horizon 4	220−230 +17.9%	190−200 −17.9%
Hitman 3	110−120 +18%	100−105 −18%
Horizon Zero Dawn	210−220 +21.7%	180−190 −21.7%
Metro Exodus	150−160 +17.7%	130−140 −17.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2	110−120 +20%	95−100 −20%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	341 +17.6%	290−300 −17.6%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	120−130 +20%	100−105 −20%
Watch Dogs: Legion	140−150 +22.5%	120−130 −22.5%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	120−130 +20%	100−105 −20%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	162 +24.6%	130−140 −24.6%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	100−110 +21.1%	90−95 −21.1%
Cyberpunk 2077	99 +23.8%	80−85 −23.8%
Far Cry 5	100−110 +21.1%	90−95 −21.1%
Forza Horizon 4	220−230 +17.9%	190−200 −17.9%
Hitman 3	110−120 +18%	100−105 −18%
Horizon Zero Dawn	237 +18.5%	200−210 −18.5%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	295 +18%	250−260 −18%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	152 +26.7%	120−130 −26.7%
Watch Dogs: Legion	88 +17.3%	75−80 −17.3%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2

110−120

+20%

95−100
−20%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5	120−130 +24%	100−105 −24%
Far Cry New Dawn	90−95 +20%	75−80 −20%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	65−70 +20%	55−60 −20%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	144 +20%	120−130 −20%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	65−70 +23.6%	55−60 −23.6%
Cyberpunk 2077	74 +23.3%	60−65 −23.3%
Far Cry 5	65−70 +21.8%	55−60 −21.8%
Forza Horizon 4	270−280 +17.4%	230−240 −17.4%
Hitman 3	80−85 +24.6%	65−70 −24.6%
Horizon Zero Dawn	186 +24%	150−160 −24%
Metro Exodus	138 +25.5%	110−120 −25.5%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	215 +19.4%	180−190 −19.4%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	95−100 +21.3%	80−85 −21.3%
Watch Dogs: Legion	220−230 +20.5%	190−200 −20.5%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2

95−100
+22.5%

80−85

−22.5%

4K
High Preset

Battlefield 5	65−70 +18.2%	55−60 −18.2%
Far Cry New Dawn	50−55 +20%	45−50 −20%
Hitman 3	70 +27.3%	55−60 −27.3%
Horizon Zero Dawn	210−220 +21.1%	180−190 −21.1%
Metro Exodus	80−85 +20%	70−75 −20%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	99 +23.8%	80−85 −23.8%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey	40−45 +25.7%	35−40 −25.7%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	99 +23.8%	80−85 −23.8%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare	40−45 +17.1%	35−40 −17.1%
Cyberpunk 2077	34 +25.9%	27−30 −25.9%
Far Cry 5	35−40 +26.7%	30−33 −26.7%
Forza Horizon 4	85−90 +17.3%	75−80 −17.3%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	127 +27%	100−105 −27%
Watch Dogs: Legion	45 +28.6%	35−40 −28.6%

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2

55−60
+26.7%

45−50

−26.7%

This is how RX 6800 and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Mobile compete in popular games:

RX 6800 is 18% faster in 1080p
RX 6800 is 19% faster in 1440p
RX 6800 is 26% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	57.52	49.14
Recency	28 October 2020	21 March 2023
Maximum RAM amount	16 GB	12 GB
Chip lithography	7 nm	5 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	115 Watt

RX 6800 has a 17.1% higher aggregate performance score, and a 33.3% higher maximum VRAM amount.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Mobile, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 117.4% lower power consumption.

The Radeon RX 6800 is our recommended choice as it beats the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Mobile in performance tests.

Be aware that Radeon RX 6800 is a desktop card while RTX 3500 Ada Generation Mobile is a mobile workstation one.

Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.