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.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 140W, a 25W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 267mm, a 162mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (160 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅36.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅75% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 160).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌21.7% higher power demand at 140W vs 115W.
❌154.3% longer card at 267mm vs 105mm.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

2023

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 140W, a 25W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 267mm, a 162mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅36.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅75% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 160).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (160 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌21.7% higher power demand at 140W vs 115W.
❌154.3% longer card at 267mm vs 105mm.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell better than RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU?

Yes. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 36.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 4.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, 280 vs 160 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 12 GB, and 75.0% more ray-tracing hardware. 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?

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $1,999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 36.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.9% higher G3D Mark. 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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 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.

RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	141 FPS	184 FPS
medium	122 FPS	163 FPS
high	104 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	159 FPS
medium	94 FPS	135 FPS
high	73 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	50 FPS	81 FPS
medium	44 FPS	69 FPS
high	32 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	370 FPS	461 FPS
medium	316 FPS	397 FPS
high	250 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	367 FPS
medium	230 FPS	307 FPS
high	182 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	199 FPS
medium	111 FPS	167 FPS
high	92 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	117 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	826 FPS	895 FPS
medium	679 FPS	731 FPS
high	612 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	538 FPS	556 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	699 FPS
medium	510 FPS	567 FPS
high	451 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	416 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	475 FPS
medium	323 FPS	388 FPS
high	264 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	287 FPS	357 FPS
medium	248 FPS	315 FPS
high	205 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	239 FPS
1440p
low	228 FPS	278 FPS
medium	200 FPS	247 FPS
high	167 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	176 FPS
medium	118 FPS	151 FPS
high	95 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

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.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU scores 25,267 and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell reaches 26,498 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 15.82 TFLOPS (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2055 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) with 160 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score	25,267	26,498+5%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5120	8960+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.82 TFLOPS	36.83 TFLOPS+133%
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	2055 MHz+37%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	280+75%
L1 Cache	5 MB	8.8 MB+76%
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	70+75%
Tensor Cores	160	280+75%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s	432 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell).

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Encoder	NVENC 8th Gen	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU draws 115W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 140W — a 19.6% difference. The RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 105mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

Feature	RTX 3500 Ada Generation Embedded GPU	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
TDP	115W-18%	140W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	105mm	267mm
Height	82mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	219.7+16%	189.3