G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 7800 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅15.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌128.7% higher power demand at 263W vs 115W.
❌154.3% longer card at 267mm vs 105mm.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 263W, a 148W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 267mm, a 162mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 48.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7800 XT

2023

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅15.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 263W, a 148W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 267mm, a 162mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌128.7% higher power demand at 263W vs 115W.
❌154.3% longer card at 267mm vs 105mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 48.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7800 XT better than RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU?

Yes. Radeon RX 7800 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 4.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7800 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 12 GB and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 7800 XT is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7800 XT is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 15.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (24,253 vs 25,267). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon RX 7800 XT is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 7800 XT Benchmark Check

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	210 FPS	141 FPS
medium	193 FPS	122 FPS
high	166 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	113 FPS
medium	160 FPS	94 FPS
high	130 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	50 FPS
medium	105 FPS	44 FPS
high	79 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	450 FPS	370 FPS
medium	393 FPS	316 FPS
high	319 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	213 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	277 FPS
medium	295 FPS	230 FPS
high	237 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	130 FPS
medium	145 FPS	111 FPS
high	122 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	895 FPS	826 FPS
medium	727 FPS	679 FPS
high	631 FPS	612 FPS
ultra	541 FPS	538 FPS
1440p
low	691 FPS	628 FPS
medium	556 FPS	510 FPS
high	472 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	398 FPS	391 FPS
4K
low	481 FPS	405 FPS
medium	389 FPS	323 FPS
high	320 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	209 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
1080p
low	582 FPS	287 FPS
medium	514 FPS	248 FPS
high	453 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	461 FPS	228 FPS
medium	413 FPS	200 FPS
high	345 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	322 FPS	140 FPS
medium	292 FPS	118 FPS
high	234 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	78 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7800 XT and RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

Radeon RX 7800 XT

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2430 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 263W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,253 points. Launch price was $499.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,267 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7800 XT scores 24,253 and the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU reaches 25,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 37.32 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2430 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 40 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 160.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	24,253	25,267+4%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3840	5120+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	37.32 TFLOPS+136%	15.82 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2430 MHz+62%	1500 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	5 MB+567%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	60+50%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7800 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7800 XT comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 432 GB/s (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — a 44.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 48 MB (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) — the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	624 GB/s+44%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
Encoder	Dual VCN 4.0	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7800 XT draws 263W versus the RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU's 115W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (Radeon RX 7800 XT) vs 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800 XT	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
TDP	263W	115W-56%
Recommended PSU	700W	650W-7%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	105mm
Height	—	82mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	92.2	219.7+138%