GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile vs RTX A5000

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 RTX 3070 Mobile vs RTX A5000 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile vs RTX A5000: 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 RTX 3070 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 115W instead of 230W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A5000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 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 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,721 MSRP).

RTX A5000

2021

Why buy it

✅35.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,721 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅60% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 160).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌100% higher power demand at 230W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX A5000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 35.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile instead at 23,025 vs 22,951, 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?

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RTX A5000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, RTX A5000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile vs RTX A5000 Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	RTX 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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A5000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	RTX A5000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5000 carries 24 GB. RTX A5000 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5000) — a 71.4% advantage for the RTX A5000. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 384-bit on the RTX A5000. 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	RTX 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	RTX A5000
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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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).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile	RTX 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.