GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro 7000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

2012Core: 651 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro 7000 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro 7000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro 7000: 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 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • 242.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $13,900 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $14,499 MSRP).
  • Delivers 18490.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $14,499 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quadro 7000

2012

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2012 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 2320.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $14,499 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 242.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 668% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 3,505), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro 7000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 40nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $13,900 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $14,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 18490.1% (44.9 vs 0.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro 7000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro 7000's 3,505 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 668%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro 7000 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 512 (Quadro 7000). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 7000
G3D Mark Score
26,919+668%
3,505
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
5888+1050%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+2088%
1.3322 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
184+188%
64
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+559%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+4700%
0.75 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Quadro 7000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 7000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 7000
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 7000 carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 64-bit on the Quadro 7000. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.75 MB (Quadro 7000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 7000
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+100%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+4700%
0.75 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro 7000's 204W — a 2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Quadro 7000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 7000
TDP
200W-2%
204W
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+683%
17.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Quadro 7000 launched at $14499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 95.9% cheaper ($13900 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.2 (Quadro 7000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 22350% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 7000
MSRP
$599-96%
$14499
Performance per Dollar
44.9+22350%
0.2
Codename
AD104
GF110
Release
April 12 2023
May 2 2012
Ranking
#32
#541

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