AMD Radeon PRO W7400 vs NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct benchmark entries for either the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 or the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation in the database. Both cards hold identical percentile positions at 50 percent versus all GPUs, and both have an average benchmark score of zero. This absence of measured results means the comparison must rely entirely on the specification sheets provided.

The most decisive distinction appears in raw compute throughput. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation delivers 23.04 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 produces 7.885 TFLOPS. That is approximately 2.92 times the floating-point throughput in favor of the NVIDIA part. The FP16 figures mirror this exactly, with both cards operating at a 1:1 ratio to their FP32 numbers: 23.04 TFLOPS for NVIDIA and 7.885 TFLOPS for AMD.

Memory bandwidth follows a similar pattern. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation reaches 432.0 GB/s across a 192-bit bus using 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The Radeon PRO W7400 manages 172.8 GB/s over a 128-bit bus with 8 GB of GDDR6. The NVIDIA card offers 2.5 times the bandwidth and 50 percent more memory capacity.

Texture throughput shows the NVIDIA card's advantage in fill-rate workloads. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation records 360.0 GTexel/s, compared to 123.2 GTexel/s for the AMD card, a factor of roughly 2.92. Pixel rate favors NVIDIA as well: 144.0 GPixel/s versus 70.40 GPixel/s, or about 2.05 times higher.

Clock speeds tell a notable story. The NVIDIA card operates at a base clock of 1725 MHz and boosts to 2250 MHz. The AMD card shows a base clock of only 330 MHz and a boost of 1100 MHz. Memory clocks also diverge sharply, with the NVIDIA part using a 2250 MHz memory clock (18 Gbps effective) versus 1350 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective) for the AMD card.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation wins in every measurable performance category present in the database. It holds the advantage in FP32 and FP16 compute, memory bandwidth, memory capacity, texture rate, pixel rate, shading unit count, ray tracing core count, and tensor core availability. Its higher base and boost clocks also indicate sustained throughput advantages.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 wins in power efficiency at the board level. It consumes 55 W of TDP compared to 100 W for the NVIDIA card, meaning the AMD part draws less than half the power while delivering roughly one third of the FP32 performance. The AMD card also requires a less powerful suggested PSU: 250 W versus 300 W.

Physical form factor favors AMD in deployment flexibility. The Radeon PRO W7400 is a single-slot card measuring 168 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no listed dimensions, no display outputs, and no power connectors. The AMD card provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the NVIDIA embedded part has no outputs at all.

The AMD card also wins on release recency in the database, with a release date of 2025-08-02 versus 2023-03-20 for the NVIDIA card. However, both parts remain in active production status.

Architecture Differences

The two cards use fundamentally different architectures from their respective manufacturers. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 is built on RDNA 3.0, using the Navi 33 chip under the codename "Hotpink Bonefish." The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip. The NVIDIA generation field lists "Ada-MW" as its generation identifier.

Process nodes differ. AMD uses a 6 nm process from TSMC, while NVIDIA uses a 5 nm process, also from TSMC. Transistor counts show a substantial gap: the AMD chip contains 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, while the NVIDIA chip packs 35,800 million transistors onto a 294 mm² die. Transistor density favors NVIDIA at 121.8M per mm² versus 65.2M per mm² for AMD.

Compute unit configurations differ markedly. The AMD card has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The NVIDIA card has 5120 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Ray tracing cores number 28 on AMD versus 40 on NVIDIA. The NVIDIA card also includes 160 tensor cores, while the AMD card lists no tensor core count.

Interface connectivity differs as well. The AMD card uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 4.0 x16, providing double the lane width for data transfers. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is identical.

Memory subsystem design shares GDDR6 type but diverges in configuration. The AMD card uses 8 GB on a 128-bit bus, while the NVIDIA card uses 12 GB on a 192-bit bus. Effective memory speeds are 10.8 Gbps for AMD and 18 Gbps for NVIDIA.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher raw compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation delivers 23.04 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 performance, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 provides 7.885 TFLOPS for both data types.

Q: How do the memory configurations compare?

A: The NVIDIA card has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD card has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 172.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card consumes less power?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 has a TDP of 55 W with a suggested PSU of 250 W. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has a TDP of 100 W with a suggested PSU of 300 W.

Q: Can either card output video to displays?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has no display outputs listed in the database.

Q: What are the physical size differences?

A: The AMD card is a single-slot unit measuring 168 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. The NVIDIA card is an IGP with no listed dimensions.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Radeon PRO W7400 | NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |

| Chip | Navi 33 | AD104 |

| Process node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 13,300 million | 35,800 million |

| Die size | 204 mm² | 294 mm² |

| Transistor density | 65.2M / mm² | 121.8M / mm² |

| Base clock | 330 MHz | 1725 MHz |

| Boost clock | 1100 MHz | 2250 MHz |

| Memory clock | 1350 MHz, 10.8 Gbps effective | 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective |

| Memory size | 8 GB | 12 GB |

| Memory bus width | 128 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | 172.8 GB/s | 432.0 GB/s |

| Shading units | 1792 | 5120 |

| TMUs | 112 | 160 |

| ROPs | 64 | 64 |

| Ray tracing cores | 28 | 40 |

| Tensor cores | Not listed | 160 |

| Pixel rate | 70.40 GPixel/s | 144.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 123.2 GTexel/s | 360.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 7.885 TFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 7.885 TFLOPS (1:1) | 23.04 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 55 W | 100 W |

| Slot width | Single-slot | IGP |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 300 W |

| Bus interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display outputs | 4x DisplayPort 2.1 | No outputs |

| Release date | 2025-08-02 | 2023-03-20 |

| Predecessor | Radeon Pro Vega | Ampere-MW |

| Successor | Not listed | Blackwell-MW |

The Verdict

The data positions the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation as the substantially faster card in every compute and graphics metric recorded. It offers approximately three times the FP32 throughput, 2.5 times the memory bandwidth, 50 percent more memory capacity, and nearly three times the texture rate. Its higher shading unit count, ray tracing core count, and exclusive tensor cores make it the stronger choice for workloads that depend on parallel compute, ray tracing, or AI-accelerated tasks.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 distinguishes itself through power efficiency and physical integration. Its 55 W TDP is less than the 100 W requirement of the NVIDIA card, and its suggested PSU of 250 W is lower than 300 W. It also provides display outputs, with 4x DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity, whereas the NVIDIA embedded part has no outputs. Its single-slot, compact dimensions suit installations where space and thermal envelope matter more than peak performance.

The release timeline shows the AMD card as newer, with a 2025-08-02 date compared to 2023-03-20 for NVIDIA. Both remain active in production. The NVIDIA card is listed as having a successor, Blackwell-MW, while the AMD card has no successor recorded.

For systems requiring maximum throughput, the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation is the clear pick based on the specification data. For low-power embedded designs that need direct display output and minimal board footprint, the Radeon PRO W7400 offers a viable alternative with its single-slot profile and 55 W power draw. The choice depends on whether the priority is raw performance or integration efficiency, and the database's numbers support each card for its respective role.