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

✅+303% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $192 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 432.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 8.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Quadro M4000

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,679 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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32.1% HIGHER MSRP
$791 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Quadro M4000

2015

Why buy it

✅+303% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $192 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 432.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 8.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $791 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,679 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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32.1% HIGHER MSRP
$791 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro M4000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 6,679 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro M4000 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, 303.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 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 about $192 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $791 MSRP, and you are getting 303.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 432.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro M4000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro M4000 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 $791 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 M4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	183 FPS	134 FPS
medium	167 FPS	112 FPS
high	151 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	113 FPS
medium	124 FPS	93 FPS
high	110 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	39 FPS
medium	78 FPS	35 FPS
high	65 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	544 FPS	170 FPS
medium	454 FPS	144 FPS
high	353 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	114 FPS
medium	288 FPS	91 FPS
high	235 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	50 FPS
medium	144 FPS	42 FPS
high	125 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	30 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	884 FPS	301 FPS
medium	713 FPS	240 FPS
high	643 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	225 FPS
medium	549 FPS	180 FPS
high	483 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	150 FPS
medium	373 FPS	120 FPS
high	326 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	75 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
1080p
low	751 FPS	253 FPS
medium	612 FPS	219 FPS
high	536 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	191 FPS
medium	500 FPS	168 FPS
high	433 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	106 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	107 FPS
medium	324 FPS	85 FPS
high	301 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Quadro M4000

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 M4000

The Quadro M4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1013 MHz. It has 1,280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,679 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro M4000's 6,679 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 303%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro M4000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1 (Quadro M4000). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Quadro M4000). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1013 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
G3D Mark Score	26,919+303%	6,679
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+360%	1,280
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+1068%	2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+144%	1013 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+130%	80
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1134%	0.47 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 M4000 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 M4000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
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 M4000 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M4000) — a 138.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Quadro M4000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+139%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
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 M4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
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 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 1st Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro M4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	1st Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro M4000's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Quadro M4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 82°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro M4000
TDP	200W	100W-50%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	241mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	1-67%
Temp (Load)	80°C-2%	82°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+101%	66.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Quadro M4000 launched at $791. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 24.3% less ($192 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8.4 (Quadro M4000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 434.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).