GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

Why buy it

  • 18.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • 2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 900% higher power demand at 180W vs 18W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 18W instead of 180W, a 162W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 36.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 18.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) instead at 14,832 vs 14,673, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 12nm process instead of 16nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 2432 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,673 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,832 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti scores 14,673 and the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) reaches 14,832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is built on Pascal while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 3.037 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
14,673
14,832+1%
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2432+171%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.186 TFLOPS+170%
3.037 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1683 MHz
1695 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
152+171%
56
L1 Cache
912 KB+2%
896 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile). L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd Gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.265,H.264,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti draws 180W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 18W — a 163.6% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
TDP
180W
18W-90%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
81.5
824.0+911%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
MSRP
$399
Codename
GP104
TU117
Release
November 2 2017
December 2 2020
Ranking
#161
#548

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