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 with Max-Q Design FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design: 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

✅88.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 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.
❌266.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 60W.

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

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 60W instead of 220W, a 160W reduction.

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.
❌GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 88.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 173.1% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 8,119), 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 6 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design Technical Specifications

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

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 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 8,119 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 173.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) with 184 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	22,172+173%	8,119
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+263%	5.599 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+42%	1215 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 with Max-Q Design
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 with Max-Q Design carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 33.3% 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 with Max-Q Design.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 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 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.265,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 114.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs Unknown.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
TDP	220W	60W-73%
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	Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt	100.8	135.3+34%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
MSRP	$499	—
Codename	GA104	TU106
Release	September 1 2020	May 27 2019
Ranking	#63	#313

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