AMD Instinct MI350P vs NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Instinct MI350P and the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation. Both entries hold a percentile rank of 50 among all GPUs in the database, and each carries an average benchmark score of 0. This indicates that neither part has accumulated any measured performance data at the time of cataloging.

Without direct benchmark scores, the comparison must rely on the theoretical specifications recorded in the database. The AMD Instinct MI350P delivers 36.04 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation provides 23.04 TFLOPS. That places the AMD part at 56.4% higher FP32 throughput on paper. The texture rate tells a similar story: the MI350P reaches 1,126.4 GTexel/s, versus 360.0 GTexel/s for the NVIDIA part, a 3.1x advantage. The pixel rate, however, reverses entirely: the MI350P records 0 MPixel/s because it has no ROPs, while the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation outputs 144.0 GPixel/s.

Memory bandwidth is another decisive split. The AMD card uses 144 GB of HBM3e across an 8192-bit bus, yielding 8.19 TB/s. The NVIDIA card uses 12 GB of GDDR6 across a 192-bit bus, yielding 432.0 GB/s. The MI350P therefore offers roughly 19x the memory bandwidth. Clock speeds also differ: the MI350P has a base of 1000 MHz and a boost of 2200 MHz, while the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation starts at 1725 MHz base and boosts to 2250 MHz. The NVIDIA part runs at a higher base clock, but the boost clocks are nearly identical.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Instinct MI350P wins decisively in raw compute throughput, memory capacity, memory bandwidth, and texture processing. Its 8192 shading units and 512 texture mapping units dwarf the 5120 shading units and 160 TMUs of the NVIDIA part. The FP32 and FP16 figures are both 36.04 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, meaning the MI350P does not rely on specialized reduced-precision paths. The 144 GB memory capacity is 12x larger than the 12 GB on the NVIDIA card, which suits workloads that require massive in-memory datasets.

The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation wins in every graphics-oriented category. It has 64 ROPs producing 144.0 GPixel/s, while the MI350P has zero ROPs and no pixel output. The NVIDIA part also includes 40 ray tracing cores and 160 tensor cores, features entirely absent from the MI350P's recorded specifications. Its API support covers DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4; the AMD card lists N/A for all three. The NVIDIA part runs at a higher base clock (1725 MHz versus 1000 MHz) and consumes only 100 W of TDP compared to 600 W for the AMD card.

The power envelope is a major differentiator. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation is rated at 100 W, uses no power connectors, and requires a 300 W suggested PSU. The MI350P is rated at 600 W, uses a single 16-pin connector, and requires a 1000 W suggested PSU. The NVIDIA part is also an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no dimensions recorded, whereas the MI350P is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

Architecture Differences

The two accelerators come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Instinct MI350P uses the CDNA 4.0 architecture on a chip labeled "MI350 128CU." It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with 73,000 million transistors on a 1190 mm² die. That yields a transistor density of 61.3 million transistors per square millimeter. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation uses the Ada Lovelace architecture on the AD104 chip. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 121.8 million transistors per square millimeter.

The transistor density difference is notable: the NVIDIA chip packs more than twice the transistors per area (121.8M versus 61.3M per mm²), while the AMD chip uses a larger die and more total transistors. The MI350P's 1190 mm² die is over 4x the size of the AD104's 294 mm². The AMD part belongs to the Instinct (MIx) generation, with a predecessor listed as Radeon Instinct. The NVIDIA part belongs to the Ada-MW generation (successor to Ampere-MW, predecessor to Blackwell-MW) and is listed as part of the GeForce 30-series series.

Memory types differ completely. The MI350P uses HBM3e with an 8 Gbps effective data rate at 2000 MHz. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation uses GDDR6 with an 18 Gbps effective data rate at 2250 MHz. The bus widths are 8192 bits versus 192 bits. The AMD card has no display outputs, and the NVIDIA card also has no display outputs, so neither is intended for direct video output.

The feature sets diverge on ray tracing and tensor hardware. The NVIDIA part explicitly lists 40 RT cores and 160 tensor cores. The AMD part lists null for both fields. The NVIDIA part supports modern graphics APIs, while the AMD part lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. The AMD card is purely a compute accelerator, while the NVIDIA card retains graphics capabilities despite its embedded positioning.

Release dates differ by over three years. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation was released on 2023-03-20 and has an active production status. The AMD Instinct MI350P has a release date of 2026-05-06 with no production status recorded. The NVIDIA part's predecessor is Ampere-MW, and its successor is Blackwell-MW.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Instinct MI350P records 36.04 TFLOPS of FP32, which is 56.4% higher than the 23.04 TFLOPS of the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation.

Q: How do the memory capacities compare?

A: The AMD Instinct MI350P has 144 GB of HBM3e, while the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has 12 GB of GDDR6. The AMD card provides 12x the memory capacity.

Q: Does the AMD Instinct MI350P support ray tracing?

A: No. The database lists RT cores as null for the MI350P. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation includes 40 RT cores.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Instinct MI350P has a TDP of 600 W and requires a 1000 W suggested PSU. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has a TDP of 100 W and requires a 300 W suggested PSU.

Q: Which GPU has pixel rendering capability?

A: Only the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has pixel output, at 144.0 GPixel/s with 64 ROPs. The AMD Instinct MI350P has 0 ROPs and a pixel rate of 0 MPixel/s.

Q: What are the manufacturing processes?

A: The AMD Instinct MI350P uses a 3 nm TSMC process with 73,000 million transistors. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation uses a 5 nm TSMC process with 35,800 million transistors.

The Verdict

The data describes two fundamentally different products. The AMD Instinct MI350P is a high-throughput compute accelerator designed for workloads that demand enormous memory capacity (144 GB), extreme bandwidth (8.19 TB/s), and dense FP32/FP16 math (36.04 TFLOPS). Its lack of ROPs, display outputs, and graphics API support confirms that it has no role in rendering or traditional graphics pipelines. The 600 W TDP and 1000 W suggested PSU place it in a server or dedicated compute chassis.

The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation is a low-power (100 W), embedded-class processor that retains full graphics functionality. It outputs 144.0 GPixel/s, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and includes ray tracing and tensor cores. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 and 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth are modest by comparison but appropriate for its target use cases. The 300 W suggested PSU and IGP form factor indicate a compact, power-constrained environment.

The recorded data shows no benchmark results for either part, so the verdict rests on specification analysis. Users who need massive parallel compute with huge memory footprints should select the AMD Instinct MI350P. Users who need a compact, power-efficient processor with graphics, ray tracing, and tensor capabilities should select the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation. The two do not compete in the same performance class; they serve different segments of the accelerator market.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Instinct MI350P | NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | CDNA 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |

| Process node | 3 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 73,000 million | 35,800 million |

| Die size | 1190 mm² | 294 mm² |

| Transistor density | 61.3M / mm² | 121.8M / mm² |

| Base clock | 1000 MHz | 1725 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2200 MHz | 2250 MHz |

| Memory clock | 2000 MHz, 8 Gbps effective | 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective |

| Memory size | 144 GB | 12 GB |

| Memory type | HBM3e | GDDR6 |

| Memory bus | 8192 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | 8.19 TB/s | 432.0 GB/s |

| Shading units | 8192 | 5120 |

| TMUs | 512 | 160 |

| ROPs | 0 | 64 |

| RT cores | N/A | 40 |

| Tensor cores | N/A | 160 |

| Pixel rate | 0 MPixel/s | 144.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 1,126.4 GTexel/s | 360.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 36.04 TFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 36.04 TFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS |

| TDP | 600 W | 100 W |

| Slot width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 1000 W | 300 W |

| Bus interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display outputs | No outputs | No outputs |

| DirectX | N/A | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| OpenGL | N/A | 4.6 |

| Vulkan | N/A | 1.4 |

| Dimensions | 267 mm x 111 mm x 40 mm | Not recorded |

| Release date | 2026-05-06 | 2023-03-20 |

| Production status | Not recorded | Active |