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 5000 (Mobile) 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 5000 (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

✅91.4% 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).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌1011.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 18W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 18W instead of 200W, a 182W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 91.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 81.5% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 14,832), 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: a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

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 5000 (Mobile) 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 5000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,832 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 14,832 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 81.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3.037 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	26,919+81%	14,832
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+557%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+860%	3.037 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+46%	1695 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 Frame Generation, but the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) gives you 33.3% 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 5000 (Mobile). L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
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 5000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 5000 (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,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000 (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,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 18W — a 167% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
TDP	200W	18W-91%
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	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6	824.0+512%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
MSRP	$599	—
Codename	AD104	TU117
Release	April 12 2023	December 2 2020
Ranking	#32	#548

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