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NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£2,930VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):100 W

NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

40%

6.7

Technical score

25%

6.7

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 65% of graphics cards
5.2

Value for money

Value for money
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

44%

5.1

Performance

24%

6.4

Memory

12%

9.1

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

9.5

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models

6.7

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 74%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £2,930
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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

44%

5.1

Performance

24%

6.4

Memory

12%

9.1

Power

11%

9.7

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

9.5

Connectivity

6.7
Reviews score
6.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.2
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
12,873 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 12,873 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 59.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
7,976 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 7,976 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 59.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
19,657 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 19,657 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 61.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
7,632 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 7,632 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 71.6% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
23 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 23 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 50.9% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 46% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
432 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 432 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 58.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.7% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
18,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 18,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 51.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
4
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 4 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal to 2.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
100 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 100 W, which is lower than that of 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
60 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 60 W under peak load, which is lower than 96.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
?
Board power limit
140 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 140 W, which is lower than that of 80.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
140 W
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Size
?
Length
?
Height
?
Slot width
?
Weight
?
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NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop vs the average graphics card

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  • 53.5% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (100 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    100 W vs 215 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    4 vs 3
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    48 MB vs 4 MB
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    48 MB vs 24 MB
  • 36.4% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (140 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    140 W vs 220 W
  • Supports virtual GPU
    This graphics card supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    48 MB vs 24 MB
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    48 MB vs 4 MB
  • Supports virtual GPU
    This graphics card supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    4 vs 3
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • More NVENC sessions
    This graphics card has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (Unlimited vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
    Unlimited vs 8
  • 53.5% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (100 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    100 W vs 215 W
  • 36.4% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (140 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    140 W vs 220 W
  • 72.7% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (60 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    60 W vs 220 W
  • 50% lower idle power draw
    This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (6 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    6 W vs 12 W
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    30 °C vs 37 °C
  • 42.2% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,110 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,110 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 20.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1995 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,995 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 38.7% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (98.9 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    98.88 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 34.6% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (247.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    247.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 5.63x more expensive
    NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop is more expensive than the average graphics card (£2,930 vs £520).
    £2,930 vs £520
  • 42.2% worse value for money
    NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop has worse value for money than the average graphics card (5.21 vs 7.4).
    5.21 vs 7.41
  • 6.9% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models

    6.7

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.7 vs 7.2
  • 42.2% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,110 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,110 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 20.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1995 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,995 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 38.7% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (98.9 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    98.88 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 34.6% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (247.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    247.2 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    160 vs 184
  • 13.2% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (19,657 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    19,657 points vs 22,638 points
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 3.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (432 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    432 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    75 °C vs 67 °C
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.6
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
12/08/2024
Benchmark test · Mobile workstation
Verdict
The HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 with RTX 3500 Ada is a large 16-inch workstation laptop that trails its RTX 5000 Ada predecessor in most graphics tests.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop

  • Excellent professional performance for rendering and GPU-heavy workloads like 3D modeling and effects
  • Strong gaming performance, capable of running modern titles at 1440p and even 4K with decent frame rates
  • Equipped with 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM, providing a significant advantage in memory-intensive creative applications
  • Improved power efficiency compared to higher-tier workstation GPUs
  • Supports professional-grade features such as error-correcting code (ECC) memory for increased stability

What customers don't like about NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop

  • High cost compared to consumer GeForce cards with similar raw performance
  • Performance is highly dependent on the specific laptop's cooling solution and power limits set by the manufacturer
  • Lacks native display connectivity as it is designed for integration within laptop systems
  • Some users reported driver instability issues, specifically with creative software like Use code with caution.jsonAdobe PhotoshopUse code with caution.json
  • Does not support some consumer-focused features like DLSS according to some comparative sources

Verdict

The NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation is a professional-grade laptop GPU built on the 5nm Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 5,120 CUDA cores, 160 Fourth-Gen Tensor cores, and 40 Third-Gen Ray Tracing cores. It is equipped with 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM with Error Correction Code (ECC) support on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 432 GB/s and a power-efficient TGP typically ranging between 60W and 115W. Its main pros include strong workstation performance for rendering and AI tasks, a healthy VRAM capacity for complex 3D scenes, and support for modern features like DLSS 3 and AV1 encoding. However, its downsides include a lower base clock speed of 1,110 MHz compared to consumer alternatives, potential performance throttling depending on the laptop's thermal design, and a reliance on older DisplayPort 1.4a standards which can bottleneck ultra-high-resolution external displays.

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