GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro T1000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

2019Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1455 MHz

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RTX 4070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +438.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 349.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $99 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,000 vs 26,919).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro T1000 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 5,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro T1000 (móvel) is a 2019 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 2019, 438.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and 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. 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 about 19.8% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 438.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 349.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro T1000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro T1000 (móvel) 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 $500 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low183 FPS116 FPS
medium167 FPS104 FPS
high151 FPS86 FPS
ultra131 FPS64 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS107 FPS
medium124 FPS92 FPS
high110 FPS72 FPS
ultra101 FPS54 FPS
4K
low92 FPS43 FPS
medium78 FPS40 FPS
high65 FPS28 FPS
ultra58 FPS24 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low544 FPS131 FPS
medium454 FPS106 FPS
high353 FPS89 FPS
ultra299 FPS67 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS73 FPS
medium288 FPS59 FPS
high235 FPS43 FPS
ultra197 FPS33 FPS
4K
low172 FPS34 FPS
medium144 FPS26 FPS
high125 FPS20 FPS
ultra101 FPS14 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low884 FPS225 FPS
medium713 FPS180 FPS
high643 FPS150 FPS
ultra569 FPS112 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS169 FPS
medium549 FPS135 FPS
high483 FPS112 FPS
ultra424 FPS84 FPS
4K
low467 FPS112 FPS
medium373 FPS90 FPS
high326 FPS75 FPS
ultra277 FPS56 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Quadro T1000 (móvel)
1080p
low751 FPS225 FPS
medium612 FPS180 FPS
high536 FPS150 FPS
ultra497 FPS112 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS169 FPS
medium500 FPS135 FPS
high433 FPS112 FPS
ultra395 FPS84 FPS
4K
low384 FPS109 FPS
medium324 FPS83 FPS
high301 FPS72 FPS
ultra272 FPS56 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Quadro T1000 (móvel)

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 T1000 (móvel)

The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 5,000 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 438.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 768 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.235 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro T1000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
26,919+438%
5,000
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
5888+667%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+1204%
2.235 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+70%
1455 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
184+283%
48
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+673%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+3500%
1 MB

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 T1000 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro T1000 (móvel)
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
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro T1000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+200%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+3500%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 50W — a 120% difference. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro T1000 (móvel)
TDP
200W
50W-75%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+35%
100.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) launched at $500. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) costs 16.5% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10.0 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 349% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP
$599
$500-17%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+349%
10.0
Codename
AD104
TU117
Release
April 12 2023
May 27 2019
Ranking
#32
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