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

✅95.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 146.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅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

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌175% higher power demand at 220W vs 80W.

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅56.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 184).
✅Draws 80W instead of 220W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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20.2% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅95.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 146.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅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

✅56.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 184).
✅Draws 80W instead of 220W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌175% higher power demand at 220W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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20.2% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 95.4% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 10,829 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is a 2019 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 2019, 104.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and 27.8% more ray-tracing hardware. 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 $101 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 95.4% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 104.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 146.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) 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 $600 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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	158 FPS	93 FPS
medium	140 FPS	81 FPS
high	123 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	78 FPS
medium	109 FPS	69 FPS
high	96 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	28 FPS
medium	67 FPS	27 FPS
high	52 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	470 FPS	241 FPS
medium	405 FPS	194 FPS
high	327 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	185 FPS
medium	246 FPS	147 FPS
high	213 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	107 FPS
medium	120 FPS	88 FPS
high	105 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	885 FPS	455 FPS
medium	712 FPS	390 FPS
high	619 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	325 FPS
medium	557 FPS	283 FPS
high	473 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	218 FPS
medium	388 FPS	182 FPS
high	330 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	104 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	600 FPS	162 FPS
medium	527 FPS	133 FPS
high	433 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	117 FPS
medium	433 FPS	99 FPS
high	339 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	71 FPS
medium	270 FPS	59 FPS
high	238 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	36 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 (móvel)

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 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 10,829 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 104.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) with 184 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	22,172+105%	10,829
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+219%	6.359 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+25%	1380 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+152%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+28%	36
Tensor Cores	184	288+57%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). 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 (móvel)
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 (móvel)). 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 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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 (móvel)'s 80W — a 93.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). 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 (móvel)
TDP	220W	80W-64%
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	135.4+34%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 16.8% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 146.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).