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 8000 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 8000: 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

✅+11.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $9,500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2129.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 8000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 8000

2018

Why buy it

✅17.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅213% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 184).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,927 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 48 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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1903.8% HIGHER MSRP
$9,999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($9,999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro RTX 8000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 17.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3070 instead at 22,172 vs 19,927, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 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 $9,500 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $9,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2129.6% (44.4 vs 2.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro RTX 8000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro RTX 8000 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 8000

The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 19,927 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 11.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 8000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 8000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
G3D Mark Score	22,172+11%	19,927
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+25%	16.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1770 MHz+3%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+29%	4.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%
Tensor Cores	184	576+213%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The Quadro RTX 8000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
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 8000 carries 48 GB. Quadro RTX 8000 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 384-bit on the Quadro RTX 8000. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	768 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
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 8000). 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 8000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
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 8000's 260W — a 16.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 8000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
TDP	220W-15%	260W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+32%	76.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 95% cheaper ($9500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 2120% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP	$499-95%	$9999
Performance per Dollar	44.4+2120%	2.0
Codename	GA104	TU102
Release	September 1 2020	August 13 2018
Ranking	#63	#78

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