GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro M5000M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro M5000M

2015Core: 975 MHzBoost: 1051 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro M5000M 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 M5000M 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 M5000M: 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

  • 137.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.

Quadro M5000M

2015

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • 2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 137.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 281.5% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 7,056), 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 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro M5000M is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro M5000M 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 M5000M

The Quadro M5000M 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 1051 MHz. It has 1,536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,056 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro M5000M's 7,056 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 281.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro M5000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1 (Quadro M5000M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1051 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro M5000M
G3D Mark Score
26,919+282%
7,056
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
5888+283%
1,536
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+873%
2.995 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+135%
1051 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+92%
96
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+936%
0.56 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 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 M5000M 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 M5000M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro M5000M
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 M5000M carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 50% 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 256-bit on the Quadro M5000M. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Quadro M5000M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro M5000M
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
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 12.1 (Quadro M5000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro M5000M
DirectX
12.2
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 NVENC 5.0 (Quadro M5000M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro M5000M
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
NVENC 5.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro M5000M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro M5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Quadro M5000M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro M5000M
TDP
200W
100W-50%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
0mm
Height
137mm
0mm
Slots
3
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+91%
70.6
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro M5000M
MSRP
$599
Codename
AD104
GM204
Release
April 12 2023
August 18 2015
Ranking
#32
#353

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