GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019Core: 945 MHzBoost: 1380 MHz

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • 93.5% more average FPS across 50 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base 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 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 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

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 93.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 104.7% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 10,829), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 46 vs 36 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $101 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $600, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 146.2% (44.4 vs 18.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 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.

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro 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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro 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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro 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)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro 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

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 16.8% cheaper ($101 less). 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 newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP
$499-17%
$600
Performance per Dollar
44.4+147%
18.0
Codename
GA104
TU106
Release
September 1 2020
May 27 2019
Ranking
#63
#261

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