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

✅74.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $701 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 413.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 8.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,200 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

❌120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.
❌130.5% longer card at 242mm vs 105mm.

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 242mm, a 137mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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140.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,200 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅74.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $701 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 413.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 8.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,200 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 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.
✅Measures 105mm instead of 242mm, a 137mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.
❌130.5% longer card at 242mm vs 105mm.

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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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140.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,200 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro P4200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 74.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 10,376 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P4200 is a 2018 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 2018, 113.7% 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 16nm. 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 $701 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $1,200 MSRP, and you are getting 74.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 113.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 413.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P4200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P4200 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 $1,200 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 P4200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	158 FPS	127 FPS
medium	140 FPS	108 FPS
high	123 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	103 FPS
medium	109 FPS	85 FPS
high	96 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	44 FPS
medium	67 FPS	38 FPS
high	52 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	470 FPS	230 FPS
medium	405 FPS	196 FPS
high	327 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	165 FPS
medium	246 FPS	139 FPS
high	213 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	97 FPS
medium	120 FPS	80 FPS
high	105 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	885 FPS	467 FPS
medium	712 FPS	374 FPS
high	619 FPS	311 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	233 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	350 FPS
medium	557 FPS	280 FPS
high	473 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	233 FPS
medium	388 FPS	187 FPS
high	330 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	117 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	600 FPS	257 FPS
medium	527 FPS	226 FPS
high	433 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	193 FPS
medium	433 FPS	169 FPS
high	339 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	105 FPS
medium	270 FPS	87 FPS
high	238 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro P4200

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 P4200

The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro P4200's 10,376 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 113.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
G3D Mark Score	22,172+114%	10,376
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+168%	7.589 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+5%	1647 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+590%	0.84 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 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 P4200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
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 GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
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 P4200). 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,VP9 (Quadro P4200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
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,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 75% difference. The Quadro P4200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P4200
TDP	220W	100W-55%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	105mm
Height	112mm	82mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	100.8	103.8+3%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro P4200 launched at $1200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 58.4% less ($701 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8.6 (Quadro P4200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 416.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).