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 RTX 3000 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 RTX 3000: 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

✅28.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 231.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅213% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 184).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$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 28.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 147.9% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 10,858), 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 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro RTX 3000 is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018. 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 $201 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 231.1% (44.9 vs 13.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 3000 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 RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 10,858 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 147.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	26,919+148%	10,858
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+79%	16.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+40%	1770 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+29%	4.5 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+500%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%
Tensor Cores	184	576+213%

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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 RTX 3000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 3000 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100% 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 RTX 3000. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+500%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
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 RTX 3000's 260W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
TDP	200W-23%	260W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+222%	41.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 25.1% cheaper ($201 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 13.6 (Quadro RTX 3000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 230.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP	$599-25%	$800
Performance per Dollar	44.9+230%	13.6
Codename	AD104	TU102
Release	April 12 2023	August 13 2018
Ranking	#32	#78

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