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

✅+16.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2003% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅4.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,013 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1703.4% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅+16.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2003% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅4.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,013 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1703.4% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro GV100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 16.6% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2018, 16.6% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $8,500 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $8,999 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 16.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2003%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro GV100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $8,999 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 GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	158 FPS	210 FPS
medium	140 FPS	185 FPS
high	123 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	188 FPS
medium	109 FPS	158 FPS
high	96 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	94 FPS
medium	67 FPS	80 FPS
high	52 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	470 FPS	385 FPS
medium	405 FPS	342 FPS
high	327 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	258 FPS
medium	246 FPS	224 FPS
high	213 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	128 FPS
medium	120 FPS	106 FPS
high	105 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	69 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open Quadro GV100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	885 FPS	856 FPS
medium	712 FPS	684 FPS
high	619 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	642 FPS
medium	557 FPS	513 FPS
high	473 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	428 FPS
medium	388 FPS	342 FPS
high	330 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	214 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open Quadro GV100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	600 FPS	318 FPS
medium	527 FPS	279 FPS
high	433 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	243 FPS
medium	433 FPS	219 FPS
high	339 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	148 FPS
medium	270 FPS	128 FPS
high	238 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	83 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro GV100

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 GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro GV100's 19,013 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 16.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	22,172+17%	19,013
Architecture	Ampere	Volta
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+15%	5120
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+22%	16.66 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+6%	1627 MHz
ROPs	96	128+33%
TMUs	184	320+74%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	10 MB+72%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Tensor Cores	184	640+248%

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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 GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
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 GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 128.6% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	1024 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GV100
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+32%	76.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 94.5% less ($8500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 2014.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).