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 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+382.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

Quadro M3000M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,574 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Quadro M3000M

2015

Why buy it

✅+382.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,574 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro M3000M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 5,574 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro M3000M is a 2015 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 382.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 382.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro M3000M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro M3000M 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 an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 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.

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Quadro M3000M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	183 FPS	105 FPS
medium	167 FPS	89 FPS
high	151 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	91 FPS
medium	124 FPS	79 FPS
high	110 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	28 FPS
medium	78 FPS	27 FPS
high	65 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	544 FPS	167 FPS
medium	454 FPS	133 FPS
high	353 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	114 FPS
medium	288 FPS	88 FPS
high	235 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	55 FPS
medium	144 FPS	44 FPS
high	125 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	884 FPS	251 FPS
medium	713 FPS	201 FPS
high	643 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	188 FPS
medium	549 FPS	150 FPS
high	483 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	125 FPS
medium	373 FPS	100 FPS
high	326 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	63 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
1080p
low	751 FPS	185 FPS
medium	612 FPS	153 FPS
high	536 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	130 FPS
medium	500 FPS	109 FPS
high	433 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	76 FPS
medium	324 FPS	61 FPS
high	301 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	37 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Quadro M3000M

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 M3000M

The Quadro M3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1,024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,574 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro M3000M's 5,574 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 382.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro M3000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1 (Quadro M3000M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
G3D Mark Score	26,919+383%	5,574
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+475%	1,024
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+1256%	2.15 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+188%	64
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1426%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro M3000M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro M3000M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M3000M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Quadro M3000M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M3000M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Quadro M3000M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro M3000M's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Quadro M3000M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M3000M
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+81%	74.3