GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro K2200

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro K2200

2014Core: 1046 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro K2200 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro K2200 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 K2200: 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

  • 446.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $1 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 520.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 223.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 68W.
  • 19.2% longer card at 242mm vs 203mm.

Quadro K2200

2014

Why buy it

  • Draws 68W instead of 220W, a 152W reduction.
  • Measures 203mm instead of 242mm, a 39mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 0.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $500 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 446.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 519.3% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 3,580), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, 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 $1 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 520.6% (44.4 vs 7.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro K2200 Technical Specifications

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

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

Quadro K2200

The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro K2200's 3,580 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 519.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro K2200 uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 640 (Quadro K2200). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro K2200
G3D Mark Score
22,172+519%
3,580
Architecture
Ampere
Maxwell
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
5888+820%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+1311%
1.439 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+53%
1124 MHz
ROPs
96+500%
16
TMUs
184+360%
40
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+1771%
0.31 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K2200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro K2200
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 K2200 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 100% 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 K2200. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Quadro K2200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro K2200
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 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 (11_0) (Quadro K2200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro K2200
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
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 4th Gen (Quadro K2200). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro K2200
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC 4th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
NVDEC 1
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro K2200's 68W — a 105.6% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro K2200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 203mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro K2200
TDP
220W
68W-69%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
203mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+92%
52.6
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Quadro K2200 launched at $500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 0.2% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.2 (Quadro K2200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 516.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro K2200
MSRP
$499
$500
Performance per Dollar
44.4+517%
7.2
Codename
GA104
GM107
Release
September 1 2020
July 22 2014
Ranking
#63
#534

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