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

✅400.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌450% higher power demand at 220W vs 40W.
❌66.9% longer card at 242mm vs 145mm.

Quadro P1000

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 220W, a 180W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 242mm, a 97mm 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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro P1000

2017

Why buy it

✅400.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 220W, a 180W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 242mm, a 97mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌450% higher power demand at 220W vs 40W.
❌66.9% longer card at 242mm vs 145mm.

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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro P1000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 400.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 4,495 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P1000 is a 2017 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 2017, 393.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 400.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 393.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P1000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P1000 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 an unclear 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 P1000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
1080p
low	158 FPS	47 FPS
medium	140 FPS	32 FPS
high	123 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	34 FPS
medium	109 FPS	21 FPS
high	96 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	16 FPS
medium	67 FPS	11 FPS
high	52 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	5 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
1080p
low	470 FPS	86 FPS
medium	405 FPS	53 FPS
high	327 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	26 FPS
medium	246 FPS	19 FPS
high	213 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	10 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	7 FPS
medium	120 FPS	5 FPS
high	105 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
1080p
low	885 FPS	202 FPS
medium	712 FPS	162 FPS
high	619 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	152 FPS
medium	557 FPS	121 FPS
high	473 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	101 FPS
medium	388 FPS	81 FPS
high	330 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	51 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
1080p
low	600 FPS	202 FPS
medium	527 FPS	162 FPS
high	433 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	152 FPS
medium	433 FPS	121 FPS
high	339 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	100 FPS
medium	270 FPS	73 FPS
high	238 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro P1000

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 P1000

The Quadro P1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1519 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $375.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro P1000's 4,495 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 393.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P1000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 640 (Quadro P1000). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1519 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
G3D Mark Score	22,172+393%	4,495
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+820%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+1206%	1.555 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+14%	1519 MHz
ROPs	96+500%	16
TMUs	184+475%	32
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+2953%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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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 P1000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
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 P1000 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 MB (Quadro P1000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P1000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
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 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P1000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro P1000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro P1000's 40W — a 138.5% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro P1000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P1000
TDP	220W	40W-82%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	145mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	100.8	112.4+12%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro P1000 launched at $0. The Quadro P1000 costs 100+% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Quadro P1000) — the Quadro P1000 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).