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

✅98.0% more average FPS across 45 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).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 60W.

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅56.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 184).
✅Draws 60W instead of 200W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 45 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅98.0% more average FPS across 45 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).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅56.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 184).
✅Draws 60W instead of 200W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 60W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 45 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 98.0% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 8,119 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is a 2019 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 2019, 231.6% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 98.0% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 231.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 an unclear 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 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	183 FPS	83 FPS
medium	167 FPS	72 FPS
high	151 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	73 FPS
medium	124 FPS	64 FPS
high	110 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	27 FPS
medium	78 FPS	26 FPS
high	65 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	544 FPS	170 FPS
medium	454 FPS	135 FPS
high	353 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	131 FPS
medium	288 FPS	102 FPS
high	235 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	76 FPS
medium	144 FPS	62 FPS
high	125 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	884 FPS	365 FPS
medium	713 FPS	292 FPS
high	643 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	274 FPS
medium	549 FPS	219 FPS
high	483 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	183 FPS
medium	373 FPS	146 FPS
high	326 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	91 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	751 FPS	231 FPS
medium	612 FPS	195 FPS
high	536 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	180 FPS
medium	500 FPS	158 FPS
high	433 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	107 FPS
medium	324 FPS	89 FPS
high	301 FPS	72 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

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 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 8,119 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 231.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) with 184 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	26,919+232%	8,119
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+421%	5.599 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+104%	1215 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+152%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+28%	36
Tensor Cores	184	288+57%

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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 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design
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 with Max-Q Design 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 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.265,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs Unknown.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
TDP	200W	60W-70%
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	Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt	134.6	135.3