Quadro P500 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Quadro P500
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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 P500 is positioned at rank #244 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 P500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1803.4% 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 P500.
| Insight | Quadro P500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1803.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1803.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| 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 (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $500), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1513.1% better value per dollar than the Quadro P500.
| Insight | Quadro P500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1513.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P500 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Quadro P500
The Quadro P500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points.
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro P500 scores 1,659 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 1803.4%. The Quadro P500 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P500) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 0.7772 TFLOPS (Quadro P500) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 2610 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,659 | 31,578+1803% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 7680+2900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7772 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+5058% |
| Boost Clock | 1518 MHz | 2610 MHz+72% |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 16 | 240+1400% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 7.5 MB+8233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 48 MB+9500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 P500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro P500) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 48 MB+9500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P500 draws 18W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 176.2% difference. The Quadro P500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P500) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 18W-94% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 285mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 92.2 | 110.8+20% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The Quadro P500 costs 15.3% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Quadro P500) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 1521.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P500 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500-37% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-15% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 53.5+1521% |
| Codename | GP108 | AD104 |
| Release | January 5 2018 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #740 | #11 |
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