GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro P2000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P2000

2017Core: 1076 MHzBoost: 1480 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro P2000 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 P2000 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 P2000: 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

  • 227.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 174.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $425 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 140% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 5 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.
  • 51.2% longer card at 304mm vs 201mm.

Quadro P2000

2017

Why buy it

  • Costs $174 less on MSRP ($425 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
  • Measures 201mm instead of 304mm, a 103mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2017 hardware with 5 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($425 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 227.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 286.5% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 6,964), 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 5 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro P2000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 16nm, 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 $174 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $425, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 174.3% (44.9 vs 16.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro P2000 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 P2000

The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro P2000's 6,964 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 286.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P2000 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,024 (Quadro P2000). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro P2000
G3D Mark Score
26,919+287%
6,964
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Pascal
Process Node
5 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
5888+475%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+862%
3.031 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+67%
1480 MHz
ROPs
64+60%
40
TMUs
184+188%
64
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+1426%
0.38 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+2780%
1.25 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 P2000 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 P2000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro P2000
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 P2000 carries 5 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 140% 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 P2000. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro P2000
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+140%
5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
36 MB+2780%
1.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.0 (Quadro P2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro P2000
DirectX
12.2+2%
12.0
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
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 6.0 (Quadro P2000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro P2000
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro P2000's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro P2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Quadro P2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 201mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro P2000
TDP
200W
75W-63%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
201mm
Height
137mm
112mm
Slots
3
1-67%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+45%
92.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Quadro P2000 launched at $425. On MSRP, Quadro P2000 was 29% cheaper ($174 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 16.4 (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 173.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro P2000
MSRP
$599
$425-29%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+174%
16.4
Codename
AD104
GP106
Release
April 12 2023
February 6 2017
Ranking
#32
#346

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