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

✅17.7% more average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,700 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 569% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 230W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

✅108.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 184).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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283.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

✅17.7% more average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,700 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 569% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 230W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅108.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 184).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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283.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro RTX 5000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 17.7% more FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 15,443 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 5000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. 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 2018, 74.3% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $1,700 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $2,299 MSRP, and you are getting 17.7% more estimated average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data and 74.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 569%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 5000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,299 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 5000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
1080p
low	183 FPS	214 FPS
medium	167 FPS	196 FPS
high	151 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	193 FPS
medium	124 FPS	161 FPS
high	110 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	126 FPS
medium	78 FPS	106 FPS
high	65 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	78 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
1080p
low	544 FPS	455 FPS
medium	454 FPS	393 FPS
high	353 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	271 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	282 FPS
medium	288 FPS	236 FPS
high	235 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	128 FPS
medium	144 FPS	110 FPS
high	125 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
1080p
low	884 FPS	695 FPS
medium	713 FPS	556 FPS
high	643 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	347 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	521 FPS
medium	549 FPS	417 FPS
high	483 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	261 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	347 FPS
medium	373 FPS	278 FPS
high	326 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	174 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
1080p
low	751 FPS	546 FPS
medium	612 FPS	466 FPS
high	536 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	447 FPS
medium	500 FPS	384 FPS
high	433 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	278 FPS
medium	324 FPS	260 FPS
high	301 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	174 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Quadro RTX 5000

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 5000

The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 15,443 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 74.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
G3D Mark Score	26,919+74%	15,443
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+92%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+161%	11.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+36%	1815 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+93%	3 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184	384+109%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the Quadro RTX 5000 is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The Quadro RTX 5000 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
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 5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 5000) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
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 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 5000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 230W — a 14% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000
TDP	200W-13%	230W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+101%	67.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 73.9% less ($1700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 570.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).