GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs Quadro RTX 6000
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 6000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 6000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $1,800 for the Quadro RTX 6000, it costs 91% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1018.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1018.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($160) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and Quadro RTX 6000
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.
Quadro RTX 6000
The Quadro RTX 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,887 points. Launch price was $6,299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 and the Quadro RTX 6000 reaches 17,887 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is built on Pascal while the Quadro RTX 6000 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,790 | 17,887 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4608+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1683 MHz | 1770 MHz+5% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 6000 has 24 GB. The Quadro RTX 6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) — a 200% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 768 GB/s+200% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the Quadro RTX 6000's 260W — a 14.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 6000). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 260W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 68.8+16% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 MSRP and currently averages $160, while the Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 and now averages $1800. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 91.1% less ($1640 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 1023.2% better value. The Quadro RTX 6000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Quadro RTX 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $758-88% | $6300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160-91% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.2+1023% | 9.9 |
| Codename | Pascal GP104 SLI | TU102 |
| Release | August 16 2016 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #142 | #99 |
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