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

✅22.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 227.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅213% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 184).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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60.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅22.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 227.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅213% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 184).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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60.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro RTX 3000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 22.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 10,858 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro RTX 3000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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, 104.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 $301 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 22.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 104.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 227.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 3000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 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 $800 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 RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	158 FPS	123 FPS
medium	140 FPS	113 FPS
high	123 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	106 FPS
medium	109 FPS	91 FPS
high	96 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	56 FPS
medium	67 FPS	50 FPS
high	52 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	470 FPS	451 FPS
medium	405 FPS	391 FPS
high	327 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	296 FPS
medium	246 FPS	244 FPS
high	213 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	143 FPS
medium	120 FPS	126 FPS
high	105 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	885 FPS	489 FPS
medium	712 FPS	391 FPS
high	619 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	366 FPS
medium	557 FPS	293 FPS
high	473 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	244 FPS
medium	388 FPS	195 FPS
high	330 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	122 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	600 FPS	489 FPS
medium	527 FPS	391 FPS
high	433 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	366 FPS
medium	433 FPS	293 FPS
high	339 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	244 FPS
medium	270 FPS	195 FPS
high	238 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	122 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro RTX 3000

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 RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 10,858 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 104.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	22,172+104%	10,858
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+25%	16.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1770 MHz+3%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+29%	4.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%
Tensor Cores	184	576+213%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 33.3% 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 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+40%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th 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 RTX 3000's 260W — a 16.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000
TDP	220W-15%	260W
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-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+141%	41.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 37.6% less ($301 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 13.6 (Quadro RTX 3000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 226.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).