GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro P620

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro P620

2018Core: 1177 MHzBoost: 1443 MHz

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RTX 3070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +499.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 104.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 21.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $170 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 450% higher power demand at 220W vs 40W.
  • 66.9% longer card at 242mm vs 145mm.

Quadro P620

2018

Why buy it

  • Costs $329 less on MSRP ($170 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • Draws 40W instead of 220W, a 180W reduction.
  • Measures 145mm instead of 242mm, a 97mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,698 vs 22,172).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($170 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro P620?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 3,698 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P620 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, 499.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 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 193.5% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $170 MSRP, and you are getting 499.6% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P620 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Quadro P620 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P620 is 2018 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,698 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
1080p
low158 FPS48 FPS
medium140 FPS29 FPS
high123 FPS21 FPS
ultra104 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS32 FPS
medium109 FPS19 FPS
high96 FPS10 FPS
ultra86 FPS5 FPS
4K
low80 FPS10 FPS
medium67 FPS7 FPS
high52 FPS4 FPS
ultra45 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
1080p
low470 FPS73 FPS
medium405 FPS46 FPS
high327 FPS34 FPS
ultra277 FPS21 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS21 FPS
medium246 FPS15 FPS
high213 FPS11 FPS
ultra179 FPS8 FPS
4K
low141 FPS6 FPS
medium120 FPS4 FPS
high105 FPS4 FPS
ultra83 FPS3 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
1080p
low885 FPS166 FPS
medium712 FPS133 FPS
high619 FPS111 FPS
ultra499 FPS83 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS125 FPS
medium557 FPS100 FPS
high473 FPS83 FPS
ultra374 FPS62 FPS
4K
low479 FPS83 FPS
medium388 FPS67 FPS
high330 FPS55 FPS
ultra249 FPS42 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
1080p
low600 FPS147 FPS
medium527 FPS113 FPS
high433 FPS91 FPS
ultra385 FPS76 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS105 FPS
medium433 FPS83 FPS
high339 FPS67 FPS
ultra297 FPS52 FPS
4K
low292 FPS61 FPS
medium270 FPS47 FPS
high238 FPS36 FPS
ultra200 FPS25 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro P620

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 P620

The Quadro P620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1177 MHz to 1443 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,698 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro P620's 3,698 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 499.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P620 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 512 (Quadro P620). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.478 TFLOPS (Quadro P620). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1443 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
G3D Mark Score
22,172+500%
3,698
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
5888+1050%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+1274%
1.478 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+20%
1443 MHz
ROPs
96+500%
16
TMUs
184+475%
32
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+2953%
0.19 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

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 P620 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
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 P620 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% 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 1 MB (Quadro P620) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (FL12_1) (Quadro P620). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (FL12_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 NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P620). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro P620).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro P620's 40W — a 138.5% difference. The Quadro P620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro P620). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
TDP
220W
40W-82%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
145mm
Height
112mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
100.8+9%
92.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro P620 launched at $170. The Quadro P620 costs 65.9% less ($329 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 21.8 (Quadro P620) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 103.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro P620
MSRP
$499
$170-66%
Performance per Dollar
44.4+104%
21.8
Codename
GA104
GP107
Release
September 1 2020
February 1 2018
Ranking
#63
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