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

✅39.5% more average FPS across 13 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 13 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅39.5% more average FPS across 13 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).

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

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro RTX 3000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 39.5% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 10,858 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 3000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 2018, 147.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 $201 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 39.5% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 147.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 231.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 3000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 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 $800 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 RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	183 FPS	123 FPS
medium	167 FPS	113 FPS
high	151 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	106 FPS
medium	124 FPS	91 FPS
high	110 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	56 FPS
medium	78 FPS	50 FPS
high	65 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	544 FPS	451 FPS
medium	454 FPS	391 FPS
high	353 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	296 FPS
medium	288 FPS	244 FPS
high	235 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	143 FPS
medium	144 FPS	126 FPS
high	125 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	884 FPS	489 FPS
medium	713 FPS	391 FPS
high	643 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	366 FPS
medium	549 FPS	293 FPS
high	483 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	244 FPS
medium	373 FPS	195 FPS
high	326 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	122 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	751 FPS	489 FPS
medium	612 FPS	391 FPS
high	536 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	366 FPS
medium	500 FPS	293 FPS
high	433 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	244 FPS
medium	324 FPS	195 FPS
high	301 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	122 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Quadro RTX 3000

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)

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 RTX 3000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation 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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. 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

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 25.1% less ($201 savings) on MSRP. 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 GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).