GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021Core: 780 MHzBoost: 1410 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile): 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

  • 144.4% more average FPS across 50 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).
  • 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

  • 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 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.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 144.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 129.8% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 11,715), 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 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 (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.

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile). 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 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)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro 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%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
MSRP
$599
Codename
AD104
TU117
Release
April 12 2023
April 12 2021
Ranking
#32
#354

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