GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz

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RTX 4070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • 55.4% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $301 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
  • Delivers 35% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $900 MSRP).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (26,919 vs 29,964).
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • 81.8% higher power demand at 200W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • +11.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 73.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 184).
  • Draws 110W instead of 200W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 50.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $900 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($900 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 55.4% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 29,964 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, 15.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
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 $301 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $900 MSRP, and you are getting 55.4% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (26,919 vs 29,964). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 35%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $900 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low183 FPS132 FPS
medium167 FPS113 FPS
high151 FPS97 FPS
ultra131 FPS67 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS106 FPS
medium124 FPS88 FPS
high110 FPS70 FPS
ultra101 FPS48 FPS
4K
low92 FPS47 FPS
medium78 FPS41 FPS
high65 FPS30 FPS
ultra58 FPS25 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low544 FPS256 FPS
medium454 FPS215 FPS
high353 FPS184 FPS
ultra299 FPS159 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS195 FPS
medium288 FPS161 FPS
high235 FPS139 FPS
ultra197 FPS116 FPS
4K
low172 FPS113 FPS
medium144 FPS96 FPS
high125 FPS81 FPS
ultra101 FPS62 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low884 FPS745 FPS
medium713 FPS615 FPS
high643 FPS547 FPS
ultra569 FPS477 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS590 FPS
medium549 FPS484 FPS
high483 FPS420 FPS
ultra424 FPS364 FPS
4K
low467 FPS388 FPS
medium373 FPS312 FPS
high326 FPS255 FPS
ultra277 FPS202 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
1080p
low751 FPS259 FPS
medium612 FPS225 FPS
high536 FPS183 FPS
ultra497 FPS155 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS198 FPS
medium500 FPS176 FPS
high433 FPS140 FPS
ultra395 FPS115 FPS
4K
low384 FPS114 FPS
medium324 FPS96 FPS
high301 FPS76 FPS
ultra272 FPS58 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

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 RTX 4000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 29,964 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) leads by 11.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) with 184 Tensor cores vs 320.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
26,919
29,964+11%
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
5888+130%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+265%
7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+59%
1560 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+15%
160
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+132%
2.5 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+800%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+15%
40
Tensor Cores
184
320+74%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% 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 4000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 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 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
6th Gen NVENC
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 58.1% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
TDP
200W
110W-45%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
0mm
Height
137mm
0mm
Slots
3
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
134.6
272.4+102%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 33.4% less ($301 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 33.3 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 34.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP
$599-33%
$900
Performance per Dollar
44.9+35%
33.3
Codename
AD104
TU104
Release
April 12 2023
May 27 2019
Ranking
#32
#201