GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro T2000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1575 MHzBoost: 1785 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

  • +218.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $1 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 219.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 13.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 266.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 60W.

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,959 vs 22,172).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 0.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $500 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro T2000 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 6,959 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro T2000 (móvel) is a 2019 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
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, 218.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
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 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 218.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 219.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro T2000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro T2000 (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $500 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 T2000 (móvel)
1080p
low158 FPS99 FPS
medium140 FPS88 FPS
high123 FPS75 FPS
ultra104 FPS62 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS91 FPS
medium109 FPS77 FPS
high96 FPS64 FPS
ultra86 FPS53 FPS
4K
low80 FPS45 FPS
medium67 FPS42 FPS
high52 FPS31 FPS
ultra45 FPS28 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
1080p
low470 FPS195 FPS
medium405 FPS165 FPS
high327 FPS129 FPS
ultra277 FPS99 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS136 FPS
medium246 FPS111 FPS
high213 FPS90 FPS
ultra179 FPS73 FPS
4K
low141 FPS80 FPS
medium120 FPS66 FPS
high105 FPS54 FPS
ultra83 FPS42 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
1080p
low885 FPS313 FPS
medium712 FPS251 FPS
high619 FPS209 FPS
ultra499 FPS157 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS235 FPS
medium557 FPS188 FPS
high473 FPS157 FPS
ultra374 FPS117 FPS
4K
low479 FPS146 FPS
medium388 FPS125 FPS
high330 FPS88 FPS
ultra249 FPS56 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
1080p
low600 FPS289 FPS
medium527 FPS224 FPS
high433 FPS196 FPS
ultra385 FPS157 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS220 FPS
medium433 FPS167 FPS
high339 FPS138 FPS
ultra297 FPS114 FPS
4K
low292 FPS103 FPS
medium270 FPS76 FPS
high238 FPS67 FPS
ultra200 FPS52 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro T2000 (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 T2000 (móvel)

The Quadro T2000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,959 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro T2000 (móvel)'s 6,959 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 218.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro T2000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,024 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Quadro T2000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
22,172+219%
6,959
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
5888+475%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+456%
3.656 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz
1785 MHz+3%
ROPs
96+200%
32
TMUs
184+188%
64
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+480%
1 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro T2000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T2000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 MB (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.1
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 7.0 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC 7.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
PureVideo HD VP9
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 T2000 (móvel)'s 60W — a 114.3% difference. The Quadro T2000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro T2000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
TDP
220W
60W-73%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8
116.0+15%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro T2000 (móvel) launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 0.2% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 13.9 (Quadro T2000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 219.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP
$499
$500
Performance per Dollar
44.4+219%
13.9
Codename
GA104
TU117
Release
September 1 2020
May 27 2019
Ranking
#63
#319