GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro

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 vs Quadro 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 vs Quadro: 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

2020

Why buy it

✅597.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 788.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,000 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

❌193.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 75W.

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 220W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌1999 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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100.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 597.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 343.4% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 5,000), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 220nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $501 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 788.7% (44.4 vs 5.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro's 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 343.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 8 nm vs 220 nm.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
G3D Mark Score	22,172+343%	5,000
Architecture	Ampere	Celsius
Process Node	8 nm	220 nm
ROPs	96+2300%	4
TMUs	184+4500%	4

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 300% 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 RTX 3070 and 64-bit on the Quadro.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs MPEG-2 Acceleration. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 98.3% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
TDP	220W	75W-66%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+51%	66.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Quadro launched at $1000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 50.1% cheaper ($501 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.0 (Quadro) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 788% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 1999).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
MSRP	$499-50%	$1000
Performance per Dollar	44.4+788%	5.0
Codename	GA104	NV10
Release	September 1 2020	1999
Ranking	#63	#900

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