GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
VS
RTX A5000

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile vs RTX A5000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX A5000

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

#8
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
75%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
67%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A5000

#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
168%
#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
146%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
140%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
123%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
115%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
114%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
113%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
109%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
108%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
104%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
102%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
100%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
99%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
97%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
95%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
90%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
88%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
88%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
86%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
82%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
81%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
80%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
79%
#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
72%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
70%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
68%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 3070 MobileRTX A5000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RTX 3070 Mobile and RTX A5000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,025 points.

NVIDIA

RTX A5000

The RTX A5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,951 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 23,025 and the RTX A5000 reaches 22,951 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is built on Ampere while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 8,192 (RTX A5000). Raw compute: 15.97 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A5000). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 64 (RTX A5000) with 160 Tensor cores vs 256.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileRTX A5000
G3D Mark Score
23,025
22,951
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
5120
8192+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.97 TFLOPS
27.77 TFLOPS+74%
Boost Clock
1560 MHz
1695 MHz+9%
ROPs
80
96+20%
TMUs
160
256+60%
L1 Cache
5 MB
8 MB+60%
L2 Cache
4 MB
6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores
40
64+60%
Tensor Cores
160
256+60%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A5000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileRTX A5000
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5000 has 24 GB. The RTX A5000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5000) — a 71.4% advantage for the RTX A5000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 6 MB (RTX A5000) — the RTX A5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileRTX A5000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
24 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
768 GB/s+71%
Bus Width
256-bit
384-bit+50%
L2 Cache
4 MB
6 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 12.1 (RTX A5000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileRTX A5000
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileRTX A5000
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile draws 115W versus the RTX A5000's 230W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 650W (RTX A5000). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileRTX A5000
TDP
115W-50%
230W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
200.2+101%
99.8