GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz

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RTX 3070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +44.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $1,800 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
  • Delivers 564.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform 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).
  • 100% higher power demand at 220W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

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).
  • Draws 110W instead of 220W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,372 vs 22,172).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 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

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.2% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
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, 44.2% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
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 $1,800 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $2,299 MSRP, and you are getting 44.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 564.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,299 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low158 FPS169 FPS
medium140 FPS150 FPS
high123 FPS129 FPS
ultra104 FPS94 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS147 FPS
medium109 FPS125 FPS
high96 FPS95 FPS
ultra86 FPS68 FPS
4K
low80 FPS70 FPS
medium67 FPS60 FPS
high52 FPS44 FPS
ultra45 FPS39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low470 FPS300 FPS
medium405 FPS257 FPS
high327 FPS217 FPS
ultra277 FPS184 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS224 FPS
medium246 FPS187 FPS
high213 FPS164 FPS
ultra179 FPS132 FPS
4K
low141 FPS113 FPS
medium120 FPS96 FPS
high105 FPS82 FPS
ultra83 FPS62 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low885 FPS692 FPS
medium712 FPS553 FPS
high619 FPS461 FPS
ultra499 FPS346 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS519 FPS
medium557 FPS415 FPS
high473 FPS346 FPS
ultra374 FPS259 FPS
4K
low479 FPS346 FPS
medium388 FPS277 FPS
high330 FPS231 FPS
ultra249 FPS173 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low600 FPS271 FPS
medium527 FPS236 FPS
high433 FPS201 FPS
ultra385 FPS163 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS207 FPS
medium433 FPS185 FPS
high339 FPS158 FPS
ultra297 FPS126 FPS
4K
low292 FPS126 FPS
medium270 FPS110 FPS
high238 FPS86 FPS
ultra200 FPS68 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

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 5000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,372 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)'s 15,372 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 44.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 9.492 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) with 184 Tensor cores vs 384.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
22,172+44%
15,372
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
5888+92%
3072
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+114%
9.492 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+12%
1545 MHz
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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
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 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+27%
1.1
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 7.0 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC 7.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
PureVideo HD VP10
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 5000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000 (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 5000 (móvel)
TDP
220W
110W-50%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
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
139.7+39%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) launched at $2299. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 78.3% less ($1800 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 562.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP
$499-78%
$2299
Performance per Dollar
44.4+563%
6.7
Codename
GA104
TU104
Release
September 1 2020
May 27 2019
Ranking
#63
#181