GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro K5200

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

✅165.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,751 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1525.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,250 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

❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

Quadro K5200

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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350.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro K5200

2014

Why buy it

✅165.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,751 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1525.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,250 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

✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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350.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro K5200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 165.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 6,149 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro K5200 is a 2014 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 2014, 260.6% 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 28nm. 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 $1,751 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $2,250 MSRP, and you are getting 165.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 260.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1525.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro K5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K5200 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 $2,250 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 K5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	158 FPS	100 FPS
medium	140 FPS	85 FPS
high	123 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	87 FPS
medium	109 FPS	73 FPS
high	96 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	35 FPS
medium	67 FPS	32 FPS
high	52 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	470 FPS	96 FPS
medium	405 FPS	76 FPS
high	327 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	64 FPS
medium	246 FPS	47 FPS
high	213 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	28 FPS
medium	120 FPS	22 FPS
high	105 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	885 FPS	277 FPS
medium	712 FPS	221 FPS
high	619 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	208 FPS
medium	557 FPS	166 FPS
high	473 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	138 FPS
medium	388 FPS	111 FPS
high	330 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	600 FPS	207 FPS
medium	527 FPS	182 FPS
high	433 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	162 FPS
medium	433 FPS	143 FPS
high	339 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	89 FPS
medium	270 FPS	72 FPS
high	238 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	47 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro K5200

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 K5200

The Quadro K5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 667 MHz to 771 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,149 points. Launch price was $1,699.74.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro K5200's 6,149 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 260.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro K5200 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Quadro K5200). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 771 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro K5200
G3D Mark Score	22,172+261%	6,149
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+472%	3.553 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+124%	771 MHz
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	184	192+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 K5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro K5200
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K5200) — a 112.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro K5200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+112%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro K5200's 150W — a 37.8% difference. The Quadro K5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro K5200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro K5200
TDP	220W	150W-32%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+146%	41.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro K5200 launched at $2250. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 77.8% less ($1751 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.7 (Quadro K5200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1544.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).