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

✅+136.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 103.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $429 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 P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($429 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 (9,386 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅+136.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 103.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $429 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 $70 less on MSRP ($429 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 (9,386 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro P2200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 9,386 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P2200 is a 2019 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 2019, 136.2% 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 16.3% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $429 MSRP, and you are getting 136.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 103.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P2200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P2200 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 $429 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 P2200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	158 FPS	81 FPS
medium	140 FPS	69 FPS
high	123 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	71 FPS
medium	109 FPS	61 FPS
high	96 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	25 FPS
medium	67 FPS	24 FPS
high	52 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	470 FPS	156 FPS
medium	405 FPS	120 FPS
high	327 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	108 FPS
medium	246 FPS	80 FPS
high	213 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	55 FPS
medium	120 FPS	42 FPS
high	105 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	885 FPS	333 FPS
medium	712 FPS	295 FPS
high	619 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	249 FPS
medium	557 FPS	225 FPS
high	473 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	163 FPS
medium	388 FPS	141 FPS
high	330 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	600 FPS	147 FPS
medium	527 FPS	120 FPS
high	433 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	105 FPS
medium	433 FPS	86 FPS
high	339 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	62 FPS
medium	270 FPS	48 FPS
high	238 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	28 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro P2200

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 P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro P2200's 9,386 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 136.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
G3D Mark Score	22,172+136%	9,386
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+360%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+431%	3.822 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+16%	1493 MHz
ROPs	96+140%	40
TMUs	184+130%	80
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1134%	0.47 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 P2200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
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 P2200 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 P2200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
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 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 (Quadro P2200). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	3rd Gen NVDEC
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 P2200's 75W — a 98.3% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P2200
TDP	220W	75W-66%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	201mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	125.1+24%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429. The Quadro P2200 costs 14% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 21.9 (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 102.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).