Quadro P3200 vs GeForce RTX 4070
Quadro P3200
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro P3200 is positioned at rank #86 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 213.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P3200.
| Insight | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-213.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+213.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P3200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $63 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 4070, it costs 89% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 178.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+178.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($63) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3200 and GeForce RTX 4070
Quadro P3200
The Quadro P3200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1328 MHz to 1543 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,578 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P3200 scores 8,578 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 213.8%. The Quadro P3200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P3200) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Quadro P3200) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1543 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,578 | 26,919+214% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 5888+229% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.53 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+427% |
| Boost Clock | 1543 MHz | 2475 MHz+60% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 | 184+64% |
| L1 Cache | 0.66 MB | 5.8 MB+779% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 36 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 P3200 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P3200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro P3200) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 36 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro P3200) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P3200) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro P3200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P3200 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro P3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P3200) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 304mm, occupying 0 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 304mm |
| Height | 0mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 114.4 | 134.6+18% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P3200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $63, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The Quadro P3200 costs 88.5% less ($487 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.2 (Quadro P3200) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the Quadro P3200 offers 178.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P3200 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500-17% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $63-89% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 136.2+179% | 48.9 |
| Codename | GP104 | AD104 |
| Release | February 21 2018 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #304 | #32 |
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