GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs Quadro RTX A6000
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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 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX A6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX A6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $330 versus $3,500 for the Quadro RTX A6000, it costs 91% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 983.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+983.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($330) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) |
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 Ti and Quadro RTX A6000
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.
Quadro RTX A6000
The Quadro RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,798 points. Launch price was $4,649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 23,295 and the Quadro RTX A6000 reaches 22,798 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX A6000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1800 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 84 (Quadro RTX A6000) with 192 Tensor cores vs 336.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 23,295+2% | 22,798 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 10752+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS | 38.71 TFLOPS+78% |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 1800 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 96 | 112+17% |
| TMUs | 192 | 336+75% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB | 10.5 MB+75% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 84+75% |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 336+75% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro RTX A6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX A6000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX A6000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX A6000) — a 26.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) — the Quadro RTX A6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 48 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 608 GB/s | 768 GB/s+26% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti draws 290W versus the Quadro RTX A6000's 300W — a 3.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro RTX A6000). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin EPS. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 290W-3% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 500W-33% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin EPS |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 78°C-8% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 80.3+6% | 76.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $330, while the Quadro RTX A6000 launched at $4649 and now averages $3500. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti costs 90.6% less ($3170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.6 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 6.5 (Quadro RTX A6000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers 986.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Quadro RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-87% | $4649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $330-91% | $3500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.6+986% | 6.5 |
| Codename | GA104 | GA102 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | October 5 2020 |
| Ranking | #50 | #54 |
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