AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D vs NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database currently records no completed benchmark runs for either the AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D or the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation. Both cards show an average benchmark score of zero, and the head-to-head comparison table is empty. This means there is no measured performance data to compare frame rates, compute throughput, or ray tracing results between these two cards.

Without recorded scores, the percentile placement is identical at 50 for both, which is the neutral midpoint. This does not indicate equal performance; it simply reflects that neither has been tested in the database yet. What can be analyzed is the theoretical throughput derived from the specification sheets. The AMD card lists 24.82 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, while the NVIDIA card lists 23.04 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16. The AMD card leads by 1.78 TFLOPS in raw floating-point math, which is approximately 7.7 percent higher.

In pixel throughput, the AMD card records 193.9 GPixel/s versus 144.0 GPixel/s for the NVIDIA card. That is a 49.9 GPixel/s advantage for AMD. In texture throughput, the AMD card records 387.8 GTexel/s versus 360.0 GTexel/s, a lead of 27.8 GTexel/s. The AMD card also has more ray tracing cores at 48 compared to 40, and more ROPs at 96 versus 64. However, the NVIDIA card has 5120 shading units compared to 3072 on the AMD card, and 160 tensor cores while the AMD card lists none.

The absence of actual benchmark scores means the verdict on real-world performance must rely on these computed rates. The data indicates AMD holds the advantage in pixel fill, texture fill, and raw FP32 compute, while NVIDIA counters with a much higher shader count and dedicated tensor cores for AI workloads. Until benchmark runs are recorded, these theoretical numbers are the only measurable basis for comparison.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D uses the Navi 48 chip built on RDNA 4.0 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation uses the AD104 chip built on Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The AMD card integrates 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 151.0 million per mm². The NVIDIA card integrates 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, giving a density of 121.8 million per mm².

The AMD card is part of the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi IV Series) generation, with a predecessor listed as Radeon Pro Vega. The NVIDIA card belongs to the Ada-MW generation, with Ampere-MW as its predecessor and Blackwell-MW as its successor. The base clock on the AMD card is 1080 MHz with a boost of 2020 MHz and a game clock of 1080 MHz. The NVIDIA card has a base clock of 1725 MHz and a boost of 2250 MHz, with no game clock listed. Memory clocks are identical at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective for both.

Memory configuration differs substantially. The AMD card has 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA card has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding 432.0 GB/s. The AMD card uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The AMD card has a single DisplayPort 2.1a output, while the NVIDIA card has no display outputs. The AMD card is a single-slot design with a 16-pin power connector and a suggested 450 W power supply. The NVIDIA card is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) form factor with no power connectors and a suggested 300 W power supply.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD card has 3072 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The NVIDIA card has 5120 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The AMD card has 48 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The NVIDIA card has 40 ray tracing cores and 160 tensor cores. The power draw is 150 W for AMD and 100 W for NVIDIA, making the NVIDIA card the lower-power option despite its higher shader count.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two cards aimed at different deployment scenarios. The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D is an active-production, single-slot add-in card with a DisplayPort output. It is designed for a standard workstation PCIe slot with external power. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation is also active, but it is an IGP with no display outputs and no power connectors. It is meant to be integrated into a system board rather than installed as a discrete card.

For raw compute and memory capacity, the AMD card leads. It has 32 GB of GDDR6 versus 12 GB, higher bandwidth at 576.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s, and higher FP32 throughput at 24.82 TFLOPS versus 23.04 TFLOPS. It also has more ROPs (96 versus 64) and more ray tracing cores (48 versus 40). The AMD card is ahead in pixel rate and texture rate.

For AI-specific work, the NVIDIA card has a clear structural advantage. It lists 160 tensor cores, while the AMD card has none in the database. The NVIDIA card also has 5120 shading units versus 3072, which can help in workloads that scale with shader count. The NVIDIA card is more power-efficient at 100 W versus 150 W, and it requires no external power connector.

The choice depends on the physical integration path. If the task is a standard PCIe card with a display output and large memory capacity, the AMD card is the only one that fits that profile. If the task is an embedded board with no display output and a lower power envelope, the NVIDIA card is the only option. The data does not support a single winner across all categories; it supports a split based on form factor and workload type.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every measured physical and compute specification. The AMD card uses a 4 nm process, the NVIDIA card uses 5 nm. The AMD die is 357 mm² with 53,900 million transistors, the NVIDIA die is 294 mm² with 35,800 million transistors. Transistor density is 151.0M per mm² for AMD and 121.8M per mm² for NVIDIA.

Clocks differ: AMD base is 1080 MHz, boost is 2020 MHz, game clock is 1080 MHz. NVIDIA base is 1725 MHz, boost is 2250 MHz, no game clock. Memory clock is 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for both.

Memory size is 32 GB for AMD versus 12 GB for NVIDIA. Bus width is 256 bit versus 192 bit. Bandwidth is 576.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s. Shading units are 3072 versus 5120. TMUs are 192 versus 160. ROPs are 96 versus 64. Ray tracing cores are 48 versus 40. Tensor cores are none versus 160.

Pixel rate is 193.9 GPixel/s versus 144.0 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 387.8 GTexel/s versus 360.0 GTexel/s. FP32 is 24.82 TFLOPS versus 23.04 TFLOPS. FP16 is 24.82 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 23.04 TFLOPS (1:1). TDP is 150 W versus 100 W.

Form factor is single-slot versus IGP. Power connectors are 1x 16-pin versus none. Suggested PSU is 450 W versus 300 W. Bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16 versus PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs are 1x DisplayPort 2.1a versus no outputs.

Dimensions are recorded for AMD only: 241 mm length, 111 mm height, 19 mm width. NVIDIA has no recorded dimensions. Release dates differ: AMD is 2025-12-10, NVIDIA is 2023-03-20. The AMD predecessor is Radeon Pro Vega, the NVIDIA predecessor is Ampere-MW, and the NVIDIA successor is Blackwell-MW.

FAQ

Q: Which card has more memory capacity?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D has 32 GB of GDDR6, while the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has 12 GB of GDDR6.

Q: Which card has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD card records 576.0 GB/s, which is higher than the NVIDIA card at 432.0 GB/s.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA card has 5120 shading units, while the AMD card has 3072.

Q: Does the NVIDIA card have tensor cores?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA card lists 160 tensor cores. The AMD card lists none.

Q: Which card has a display output?

A: The AMD card has one DisplayPort 2.1a output. The NVIDIA card has no display outputs.

Q: Which card requires less power?

A: The NVIDIA card has a TDP of 100 W, while the AMD card has a TDP of 150 W. The NVIDIA card also has no power connectors and a suggested 300 W PSU, while the AMD card uses a 16-pin connector and a suggested 450 W PSU.

Q: Which card has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD card has 48 ray tracing cores, while the NVIDIA card has 40.

Q: Which card uses a newer PCIe interface?

A: The AMD card uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D wins in memory capacity, memory bandwidth, pixel fill rate, texture fill rate, FP32 compute, and FP16 compute. It also wins in ROP count, ray tracing core count, and transistor count. Its 32 GB memory and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth make it the choice for workloads that need large datasets resident in VRAM. Its higher pixel rate (193.9 GPixel/s) and texture rate (387.8 GTexel/s) give it an edge in rasterization-heavy rendering tasks. The 24.82 TFLOPS FP32 rate is the highest raw compute figure between the two.

The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation wins in shader count, tensor core count, base clock, boost clock, and power efficiency. Its 5120 shading units are 66.7 percent more than the AMD card. Its 160 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for AI inference and training workloads, a capability the AMD card lacks entirely. The higher boost clock of 2250 MHz helps in single-threaded or lightly threaded tasks. The 100 W TDP and absence of power connectors make it suitable for embedded systems with tight thermal and power budgets.

The form factor also dictates wins. The AMD card is a single-slot PCIe 5.0 x16 card with a DisplayPort output, so it wins in any scenario requiring a standard add-in card with external display connectivity. The NVIDIA card is an IGP with no outputs and no power connectors, so it wins in scenarios where the GPU is soldered to a system board and needs no external wiring.

The release timing also differs. The AMD card has a release date of 2025-12-10, while the NVIDIA card has a release date of 2023-03-20. The AMD card is newer by the recorded dates. The NVIDIA card has a documented successor (Blackwell-MW), while the AMD card has no successor listed.