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

✅+129.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown 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

❌400% higher power demand at 200W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 200W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,715 vs 26,919).
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅+129.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown 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.

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 200W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌400% higher power demand at 200W vs 40W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,715 vs 26,919).
❌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.
❌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 4000 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 11,715 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is a 2021 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 2021, 129.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. 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 129.8% 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 4000 (Mobile) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 4000 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	183 FPS	104 FPS
medium	167 FPS	87 FPS
high	151 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	90 FPS
medium	124 FPS	74 FPS
high	110 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	36 FPS
medium	78 FPS	32 FPS
high	65 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	544 FPS	108 FPS
medium	454 FPS	85 FPS
high	353 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	80 FPS
medium	288 FPS	61 FPS
high	235 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	49 FPS
medium	144 FPS	39 FPS
high	125 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	884 FPS	410 FPS
medium	713 FPS	348 FPS
high	643 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	306 FPS
medium	549 FPS	261 FPS
high	483 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	169 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	196 FPS
medium	373 FPS	171 FPS
high	326 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	80 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	751 FPS	220 FPS
medium	612 FPS	185 FPS
high	536 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	167 FPS
medium	500 FPS	142 FPS
high	433 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	92 FPS
medium	324 FPS	70 FPS
high	301 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	42 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 11,715 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 129.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	26,919+130%	11,715
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+557%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+1054%	2.527 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+76%	1410 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+229%	56
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+559%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+3500%	1 MB

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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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 (Mobile) 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 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+3500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). 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 (Mobile)
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). 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 4000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). 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 4000 (Mobile)
TDP	200W	40W-80%
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	292.9+118%