GeForce RTX 3070 vs GRID P6-4Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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GRID P6-4Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3070

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • +400.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $1,501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 1906.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.
  • 24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

GRID P6-4Q

2015

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.
  • Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,429 vs 22,172).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 300.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GRID P6-4Q?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 4,429 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GRID P6-4Q is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015, 400.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about $1,501 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 400.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1906.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GRID P6-4Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GRID P6-4Q is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
1080p
low158 FPS105 FPS
medium140 FPS86 FPS
high123 FPS69 FPS
ultra104 FPS41 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS87 FPS
medium109 FPS73 FPS
high96 FPS53 FPS
ultra86 FPS30 FPS
4K
low80 FPS28 FPS
medium67 FPS27 FPS
high52 FPS18 FPS
ultra45 FPS15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
1080p
low470 FPS120 FPS
medium405 FPS94 FPS
high327 FPS77 FPS
ultra277 FPS58 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS83 FPS
medium246 FPS61 FPS
high213 FPS50 FPS
ultra179 FPS37 FPS
4K
low141 FPS37 FPS
medium120 FPS28 FPS
high105 FPS27 FPS
ultra83 FPS22 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
1080p
low885 FPS199 FPS
medium712 FPS159 FPS
high619 FPS133 FPS
ultra499 FPS100 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS149 FPS
medium557 FPS120 FPS
high473 FPS100 FPS
ultra374 FPS75 FPS
4K
low479 FPS100 FPS
medium388 FPS80 FPS
high330 FPS66 FPS
ultra249 FPS50 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
1080p
low600 FPS184 FPS
medium527 FPS149 FPS
high433 FPS132 FPS
ultra385 FPS100 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS132 FPS
medium433 FPS110 FPS
high339 FPS98 FPS
ultra297 FPS75 FPS
4K
low292 FPS77 FPS
medium270 FPS60 FPS
high238 FPS49 FPS
ultra200 FPS36 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and GRID P6-4Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

NVIDIA

GRID P6-4Q

The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GRID P6-4Q's 4,429 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 400.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GRID P6-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
G3D Mark Score
22,172+401%
4,429
Architecture
Ampere
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
5888+283%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+816%
2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
184+92%
96
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+936%
0.56 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID P6-4Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-4Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GRID P6-4Q's 100W — a 75% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (GRID P6-4Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
TDP
220W
100W-55%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
1mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+128%
44.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 75% less ($1501 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.2 (GRID P6-4Q) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1918.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GRID P6-4Q
MSRP
$499-75%
$2000
Performance per Dollar
44.4+1918%
2.2
Codename
GA104
GM204
Release
September 1 2020
August 30 2015
Ranking
#63
#535