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

✅+707.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,066 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13753.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025

Why buy it

✅308.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (752 vs 184).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,747 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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1616.4% HIGHER MSRP
$8,565 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025

Why buy it

✅+707.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,066 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13753.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅308.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (752 vs 184).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,747 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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1616.4% HIGHER MSRP
$8,565 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 2,747 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is a 2025 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 707.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 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 $8,066 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $8,565 MSRP, and you are getting 707.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 13753.9%. RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $8,565 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 707.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 13753.9%.

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	158 FPS	124 FPS
medium	140 FPS	99 FPS
high	123 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	93 FPS
medium	109 FPS	74 FPS
high	96 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	62 FPS
medium	67 FPS	49 FPS
high	52 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	470 FPS	124 FPS
medium	405 FPS	99 FPS
high	327 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	93 FPS
medium	246 FPS	74 FPS
high	213 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	62 FPS
medium	120 FPS	49 FPS
high	105 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	885 FPS	124 FPS
medium	712 FPS	99 FPS
high	619 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	93 FPS
medium	557 FPS	74 FPS
high	473 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	62 FPS
medium	388 FPS	49 FPS
high	330 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	600 FPS	124 FPS
medium	527 FPS	99 FPS
high	433 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	93 FPS
medium	433 FPS	74 FPS
high	339 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	62 FPS
medium	270 FPS	49 FPS
high	238 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

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.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 2,747 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 707.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 188 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) with 184 Tensor cores vs 752.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
G3D Mark Score	22,172+707%	2,747
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	24064+309%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	126 TFLOPS+520%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2617 MHz+52%
ROPs	96	192+100%
TMUs	184	752+309%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	23.5 MB+305%
L2 Cache	4 MB	128 MB+3100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	188+309%
Tensor Cores	184	752+309%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1792 GB/s (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — a 300% advantage for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	1792 GB/s+300%
Bus Width	256-bit	512-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	128 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 600W — a 92.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
TDP	220W-63%	600W
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	304mm
Height	112mm	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+2091%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 94.2% less ($8066 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 14700% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).