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.

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

✅559.7% more average FPS across 45 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 45 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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100.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅559.7% more average FPS across 45 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).

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 45 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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100.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 559.7% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro is a 1999 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 1999, 343.4% 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 $501 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 559.7% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 343.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 788.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro 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 $1,000 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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Quadro Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
1080p
low	158 FPS	19 FPS
medium	140 FPS	12 FPS
high	123 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	13 FPS
medium	109 FPS	7 FPS
high	96 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	5 FPS
medium	67 FPS	3 FPS
high	52 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
1080p
low	470 FPS	29 FPS
medium	405 FPS	13 FPS
high	327 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	9 FPS
medium	246 FPS	4 FPS
high	213 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	3 FPS
medium	120 FPS	1 FPS
high	105 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
1080p
low	885 FPS	225 FPS
medium	712 FPS	180 FPS
high	619 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	169 FPS
medium	557 FPS	135 FPS
high	473 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	105 FPS
medium	388 FPS	90 FPS
high	330 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro
1080p
low	600 FPS	138 FPS
medium	527 FPS	109 FPS
high	433 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	81 FPS
medium	433 FPS	60 FPS
high	339 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	43 FPS
medium	270 FPS	30 FPS
high	238 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro

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

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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 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.

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

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 50.1% less ($501 savings) on MSRP. 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 GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 1999).