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

✅+218.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 171.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 5 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌193.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 75W.
❌20.4% longer card at 242mm vs 201mm.

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $74 less on MSRP ($425 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 220W, a 145W reduction.
✅Measures 201mm instead of 242mm, a 41mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,964 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

✅+218.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 171.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 5 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $74 less on MSRP ($425 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 220W, a 145W reduction.
✅Measures 201mm instead of 242mm, a 41mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌193.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 75W.
❌20.4% longer card at 242mm vs 201mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,964 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 5 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($425 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro P2000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 6,964 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P2000 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, 218.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 5 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 17.4% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $425 MSRP, and you are getting 218.4% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P2000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P2000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P2000 is 2017 hardware with 5 GB of VRAM, 6,964 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 P2000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	158 FPS	105 FPS
medium	140 FPS	89 FPS
high	123 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	91 FPS
medium	109 FPS	79 FPS
high	96 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	28 FPS
medium	67 FPS	27 FPS
high	52 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	470 FPS	159 FPS
medium	405 FPS	127 FPS
high	327 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	109 FPS
medium	246 FPS	85 FPS
high	213 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	53 FPS
medium	120 FPS	42 FPS
high	105 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	885 FPS	307 FPS
medium	712 FPS	251 FPS
high	619 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	230 FPS
medium	557 FPS	188 FPS
high	473 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	143 FPS
medium	388 FPS	125 FPS
high	330 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	54 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
1080p
low	600 FPS	181 FPS
medium	527 FPS	149 FPS
high	433 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	125 FPS
medium	433 FPS	104 FPS
high	339 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	73 FPS
medium	270 FPS	59 FPS
high	238 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	34 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro P2000

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 P2000

The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro P2000's 6,964 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 218.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P2000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,024 (Quadro P2000). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
G3D Mark Score	22,172+218%	6,964
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+475%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+570%	3.031 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+17%	1480 MHz
ROPs	96+140%	40
TMUs	184+188%	64
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1426%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+220%	1.25 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 P2000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
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 P2000 has 5 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+60%	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+220%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.0 (Quadro P2000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P2000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro P2000's 75W — a 98.3% difference. The Quadro P2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro P2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2000
TDP	220W	75W-66%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	201mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+9%	92.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro P2000 launched at $425. The Quadro P2000 costs 14.8% less ($74 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.4 (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 170.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).