GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro P3200

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P3200

2018Core: 1328 MHzBoost: 1543 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro P3200 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 P3200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro P3200: 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

  • 127.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $1 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 159% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($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

  • 193.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 75W.

Quadro P3200

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 75W instead of 220W, a 145W reduction.

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.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 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 127.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 158.5% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 8,578), 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 16nm, 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 159% (44.4 vs 17.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro P3200 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 P3200

The Quadro P3200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1328 MHz to 1543 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,578 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro P3200's 8,578 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 158.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P3200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,792 (Quadro P3200). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1543 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P3200
G3D Mark Score
22,172+158%
8,578
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
5888+229%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+267%
5.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+12%
1543 MHz
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
184+64%
112
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+779%
0.66 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+167%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P3200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P3200
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 P3200 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 256-bit on the Quadro P3200. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P3200
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+167%
1.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (Quadro P3200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P3200
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
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 6th Gen (Quadro P3200). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro P3200).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P3200
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.265,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro P3200's 75W — a 98.3% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Quadro P3200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P3200
TDP
220W
75W-66%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80
Perf/Watt
100.8
114.4+13%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Quadro P3200 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 17.2 (Quadro P3200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 158.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P3200
MSRP
$499
$500
Performance per Dollar
44.4+158%
17.2
Codename
GA104
GP104
Release
September 1 2020
February 21 2018
Ranking
#63
#304

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