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

✅+18.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4,050 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $4,649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 816.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 4.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $4,649 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX A6000 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Quadro RTX A6000

2020

Why buy it

✅14.7% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅82.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 184).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,798 vs 26,919).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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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676.1% HIGHER MSRP
$4,649 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($4,649 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Quadro RTX A6000

2020

Why buy it

✅+18.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4,050 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $4,649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 816.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 4.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $4,649 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅14.7% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅82.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 184).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX A6000 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,798 vs 26,919).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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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676.1% HIGHER MSRP
$4,649 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($4,649 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro RTX A6000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX A6000 averages 14.7% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 22,798 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX A6000 is a 2020 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 2020, 18.1% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 $4,050 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $4,649 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 18.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 816.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX A6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX A6000 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $4,649 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 A6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
1080p
low	183 FPS	270 FPS
medium	167 FPS	250 FPS
high	151 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	257 FPS
medium	124 FPS	214 FPS
high	110 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	175 FPS
medium	78 FPS	144 FPS
high	65 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	93 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
1080p
low	544 FPS	661 FPS
medium	454 FPS	555 FPS
high	353 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	361 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	489 FPS
medium	288 FPS	417 FPS
high	235 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	261 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	255 FPS
medium	144 FPS	220 FPS
high	125 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	158 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
1080p
low	884 FPS	929 FPS
medium	713 FPS	759 FPS
high	643 FPS	675 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	513 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	716 FPS
medium	549 FPS	586 FPS
high	483 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	385 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	493 FPS
medium	373 FPS	408 FPS
high	326 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	256 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
1080p
low	751 FPS	855 FPS
medium	612 FPS	784 FPS
high	536 FPS	684 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	513 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	679 FPS
medium	500 FPS	616 FPS
high	433 FPS	513 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	385 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	489 FPS
medium	324 FPS	410 FPS
high	301 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	256 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Quadro RTX A6000

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 A6000

The Quadro RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,798 points. Launch price was $4,649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX A6000's 22,798 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 18.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX A6000 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1800 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 84 (Quadro RTX A6000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 336.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
G3D Mark Score	26,919+18%	22,798
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888	10752+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	38.71 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+38%	1800 MHz
ROPs	64	112+75%
TMUs	184	336+83%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	10.5 MB+81%
L2 Cache	36 MB+500%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	84+83%
Tensor Cores	184	336+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro RTX A6000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX A6000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
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 A6000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX A6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX A6000) — a 52.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	48 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	768 GB/s+52%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	36 MB+500%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 A6000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX A6000's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX A6000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin EPS. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro RTX A6000
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin EPS
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	134.6+77%	76.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX A6000 launched at $4649. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 87.1% less ($4050 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4.9 (Quadro RTX A6000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 816.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).