Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 4070
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #150 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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 231.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-231.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+231.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 4070
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design scores 8,119 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 231.6%. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1215 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 288 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,119 | 26,919+232% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5888+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.599 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+421% |
| Boost Clock | 1215 MHz | 2475 MHz+104% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 5.8 MB+152% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 46+28% |
| Tensor Cores | 288+57% | 184 |
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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) 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: Unknown vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-70% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 304mm |
| Height | 0mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 135.3 | 134.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $550 |
| Codename | TU106 | AD104 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #313 | #32 |
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