NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER vs NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains a single benchmark entry for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER, and no benchmark entries for the NVIDIA RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation. The RTX 5080 SUPER posts a score of 3075 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This places it in the 19th percentile of all GPUs in the database, meaning roughly 81% of recorded GPUs score higher. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it holds a 50th percentile position based on the current dataset.

The RTX 5080 SUPER's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its 3075 score. The NVIDIA Quadro P1000 averages 3163, which is 2.8% higher. The Intel Arc Pro B60 averages 3182, which is 3.4% higher. On the lower side, the NVIDIA GeForce 820A averages 2983, which is 3.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M averages 2967, which is 3.6% lower. The RTX 5080 SUPER sits in a narrow band, trailing the Quadro P1000 by 88 points and the Arc Pro B60 by 107 points, while leading the GeForce 820A by 92 points and the GTX 860M by 108 points. This clustering suggests the benchmark result places it in a specific performance tier, with no direct head-to-head data available against the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation.

Because the head-to-head benchmarks array is empty, there are no direct comparison wins for either card. The wins counter shows 0 for both the RTX 5080 SUPER and the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation. The RTX 5080 SUPER's single benchmark score can be interpreted only against the nearest rivals listed in the database, not against the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation directly. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation lacks any benchmark entries, so its performance cannot be quantified from the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: What is the only benchmark score recorded for the RTX 5080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER scores 3075 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This is its average benchmark score, and it places the card in the 19th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: Does the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation have any benchmark scores?

A: No. The benchmark array for the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation is empty, its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it holds a 50th percentile position among all GPUs. No direct performance measurements are available.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER trails the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 by 2.8% (3163 vs 3075) and the Intel Arc Pro B60 by 3.4% (3182 vs 3075). It leads the NVIDIA GeForce 820A by 3.1% (2983 vs 3075) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M by 3.6% (2967 vs 3075).

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 5080 SUPER?

A: The launch MSRP is 999 USD. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Q: What are the transistor counts for each GPU?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER uses 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation uses 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 121.8M per mm².

Q: What are the power consumption figures recorded for each card?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER has a TDP of 415 W, while the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has a TDP of 100 W. The RTX 3500 also lists a suggested PSU of 300 W, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has no suggested PSU value.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the RTX 5080 SUPER is the only card with a measured benchmark score. It delivers 3075 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 19th percentile. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has no benchmark data, so no performance verdict can be derived from measurements. The RTX 5080 SUPER's score indicates it sits below the average performance of its nearest rivals, with the Quadro P1000 and Arc Pro B60 both scoring higher by small margins.

The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation holds a 50th percentile position, but this is not based on any recorded benchmark score. Without measurements, the database cannot confirm its actual performance. The RTX 5080 SUPER is the only card with a quantifiable result, and that result shows it in the lower quartile of the database's GPU population. Users seeking a card with verified benchmark data should consider the RTX 5080 SUPER, as the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation offers no recorded performance evidence.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every specification field. The RTX 5080 SUPER uses the GB203 chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture, while the RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation uses the AD104 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture. The RTX 5080 SUPER belongs to the GeForce 50-series and GeForce 50 generation, while the RTX 3500 is listed under GeForce 30-series and the Ada-MW generation.

Memory configurations diverge sharply. The RTX 5080 SUPER has 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus with 1.02 TB/s bandwidth. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. Clock speeds also differ: the RTX 5080 SUPER runs at 2295 MHz base and 2617 MHz boost, while the RTX 3500 runs at 1725 MHz base and 2250 MHz boost. Memory clock is 2000 MHz (32 Gbps effective) for the RTX 5080 SUPER, versus 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for the RTX 3500.

The compute units show a substantial gap. The RTX 5080 SUPER has 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 84 RT cores, and 336 tensor cores. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has 5,120 shading units, 160 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 40 RT cores, and 160 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s versus 144.0 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s versus 360.0 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 throughput are both 56.28 TFLOPS for the RTX 5080 SUPER, while the RTX 3500 delivers 23.04 TFLOPS in both.

Power and physical characteristics differ as well. The RTX 5080 SUPER has a TDP of 415 W, is dual-slot, uses a 1x 16-pin power connector, and measures 304 mm by 137 mm by 40 mm. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation has a TDP of 100 W, is an IGP form factor, has no power connectors, and lists no dimensions. The RTX 5080 SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the RTX 3500 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b for the RTX 5080 SUPER, while the RTX 3500 has no outputs.

Both cards share the same API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 5080 SUPER was released on 2025-12-31, while the RTX 3500 was released on 2023-03-20. The RTX 3500 lists its predecessor as Ampere-MW and successor as Blackwell-MW, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has no predecessor or successor listed.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is clear. The RTX 5080 SUPER uses Blackwell 2.0 architecture on the GB203 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace architecture on the AD104 chip, also fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Both share the same foundry and process node, but the transistor counts and die sizes differ: 45,600 million transistors on 378 mm² for the RTX 5080 SUPER, versus 35,800 million transistors on 294 mm² for the RTX 3500. The transistor density is nearly identical, at 120.6M per mm² versus 121.8M per mm².

The RTX 5080 SUPER carries roughly 27% more transistors on a 29% larger die, yet the density figures are almost the same. This indicates the architectural changes between Blackwell 2.0 and Ada Lovelace are not primarily about packing density, but about how the resources are organized. The RTX 5080 SUPER has 10,752 shading units, which is more than double the RTX 3500's 5,120. The RTX core count doubles from 40 to 84, and tensor cores double from 160 to 336. TMUs and ROPs also see proportional increases: 336 versus 160 TMUs, and 112 versus 64 ROPs.

The memory architecture differs fundamentally. The RTX 5080 SUPER uses GDDR7 with a 256-bit bus, achieving 1.02 TB/s bandwidth. The RTX 3500 uses GDDR6 with a 192-bit bus, achieving 432.0 GB/s. The RTX 5080 SUPER's bandwidth is roughly 2.4 times higher, which aligns with its larger memory size of 24 GB versus 12 GB. The clock speeds also reflect the architectural generation gap: the RTX 5080 SUPER boosts to 2617 MHz, while the RTX 3500 boosts to 2250 MHz.

The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation is designed as an embedded IGP with no display outputs and no power connectors, drawing only 100 W. The RTX 5080 SUPER is a dual-slot discrete card with a 415 W TDP and a 16-pin power connector. The bus interface differs as well: PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RTX 5080 SUPER, PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RTX 3500. Both cards support identical API levels, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so software feature support is matched.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5080 SUPER wins in every measurable performance metric recorded in the database. Its FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS is more than double the RTX 3500's 23.04 TFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s exceeds the RTX 3500's 144.0 GPixel/s, and its texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s is more than double the 360.0 GTexel/s. The RTX 5080 SUPER also has more than double the shading units, RT cores, and tensor cores, which positions it for higher throughput in both rasterization and ray-traced workloads.

The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation wins on power efficiency. Its TDP of 100 W is less than a quarter of the RTX 5080 SUPER's 415 W. It also uses no power connectors, making it suitable for embedded systems without discrete power delivery. The RTX 3500's suggested PSU of 300 W is listed, while the RTX 5080 SUPER has no suggested PSU value. The RTX 3500 is an IGP form factor with no dimensions listed, while the RTX 5080 SUPER measures 304 mm by 137 mm by 40 mm and requires a dual-slot footprint.

The RTX 5080 SUPER wins on memory capacity and bandwidth. Its 24 GB of GDDR7 with 1.02 TB/s bandwidth vastly exceeds the RTX 3500's 12 GB of GDDR6 with 432.0 GB/s. The RTX 5080 SUPER also supports PCIe 5.0 x16, while the RTX 3500 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The RTX 5080 SUPER provides display outputs, while the RTX 3500 has none. The RTX 5080 SUPER was released later, on 2025-12-31, versus 2023-03-20 for the RTX 3500.

The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation wins on release date precedence and embedded suitability. It has a defined predecessor and successor in the database, Ampere-MW and Blackwell-MW, indicating a clear product lineage. The RTX 5080 SUPER has no predecessor or successor listed. The RTX 3500 also holds a higher percentile position, at 50, versus the RTX 5080 SUPER's 19, though the RTX 3500 has no benchmark scores to substantiate that position.

In terms of benchmark wins, the RTX 5080 SUPER has the only recorded score, 3075, which places it in the 19th percentile. The RTX 3500 has no recorded wins. The use-case split is therefore clear: the RTX 5080 SUPER is the only card with verified performance data, suitable for workloads requiring high compute throughput, large memory, and display output. The RTX 3500 Embedded Ada Generation is the only card suited for low-power embedded applications, given its 100 W TDP, IGP form factor, and lack of power connectors.