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 4000 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 4000: 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

✅50.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 170.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅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

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌25% higher power demand at 200W vs 160W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

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 160W instead of 200W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm 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 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($899 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 50.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 80.4% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 14,925), 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, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 46 vs 36 ray-tracing units, 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 $300 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $899, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 170.7% (44.9 vs 16.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 4000 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 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 80.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	26,919+80%	14,925
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+309%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+60%	1545 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)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4000 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 bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+13%	448 GB/s
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 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP10
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 4000's 160W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	200W	160W-20%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	241mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+44%	93.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 33.4% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 170.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP	$599-33%	$899
Performance per Dollar	44.9+170%	16.6
Codename	AD104	TU104
Release	April 12 2023	November 13 2018
Ranking	#32	#154

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