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 GP100 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 GP100: 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

✅31.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2194.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2016 hardware with 16 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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1068.6% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $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 31.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 96.3% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 13,710), 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: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro GP100 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 16nm, 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $6,401 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $7,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2194.5% (44.9 vs 2.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro GP100 Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro GP100's 13,710 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 96.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	26,919+96%	13,710
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+64%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+182%	10.34 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+72%	1442 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	224+22%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+346%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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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 GP100 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 GP100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
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 GP100 carries 16 GB. Quadro GP100 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 103.2% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 4096-bit on the Quadro GP100. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	1024 GB/s+103%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 16.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
TDP	200W-15%	235W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+131%	58.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 91.4% cheaper ($6401 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 2145% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
MSRP	$599-91%	$7000
Performance per Dollar	44.9+2145%	2.0
Codename	AD104	GP100
Release	April 12 2023	October 1 2016
Ranking	#32	#178

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