GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro P520

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

✅+990.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 227.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $150 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

❌1122.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 18W.

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $349 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 220W, a 202W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅+990.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 227.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $150 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

✅Costs $349 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 220W, a 202W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1122.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 18W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro P520?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 2,034 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P520 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, 990.1% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 232.7% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 990.1% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P520 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P520 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P520 is 2019 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 2,034 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 P520 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P520
1080p
low	158 FPS	22 FPS
medium	140 FPS	15 FPS
high	123 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	11 FPS
medium	109 FPS	6 FPS
high	96 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	6 FPS
medium	67 FPS	3 FPS
high	52 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P520
1080p
low	470 FPS	78 FPS
medium	405 FPS	48 FPS
high	327 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	23 FPS
medium	246 FPS	17 FPS
high	213 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	8 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 P520
1080p
low	885 FPS	92 FPS
medium	712 FPS	73 FPS
high	619 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	69 FPS
medium	557 FPS	55 FPS
high	473 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	46 FPS
medium	388 FPS	37 FPS
high	330 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	23 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P520
1080p
low	600 FPS	92 FPS
medium	527 FPS	73 FPS
high	433 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	69 FPS
medium	433 FPS	55 FPS
high	339 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	46 FPS
medium	270 FPS	37 FPS
high	238 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	23 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro P520

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 P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro P520's 2,034 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 990.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P520
G3D Mark Score	22,172+990%	2,034
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+1433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+1671%	1.147 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+16%	1493 MHz
ROPs	96+500%	16
TMUs	184+667%	24
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+4043%	0.14 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 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 P520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P520
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 P520 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 0.5 MB (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P520
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 169.7% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro P520
TDP	220W	18W-92%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8	113.0+12%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150. The Quadro P520 costs 69.9% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 226.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).