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 5000 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 5000: 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

✅11.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,800 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 561.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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360.7% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,299 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 11.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 43.6% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 15,443), 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: a 8nm process instead of 12nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,800 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $2,299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 561.5% (44.4 vs 6.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 5000 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 5000

The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 15,443 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 43.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 5000
G3D Mark Score	22,172+44%	15,443
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+92%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+82%	11.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1815 MHz+5%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+93%	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184	384+109%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 5000 is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3070 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 5000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5000 carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 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 5000.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 5000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
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 5000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 5000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 5000
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 230W — a 4.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 5000
TDP	220W-4%	230W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+50%	67.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 78.3% cheaper ($1800 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 562.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP	$499-78%	$2299
Performance per Dollar	44.4+563%	6.7
Codename	GA104	TU104
Release	September 1 2020	August 13 2018
Ranking	#63	#143

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