Quadro RTX 4000 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

Quadro RTX 4000

2018Core: 1005 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro RTX 4000

160

14,925

+1.7%

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

180

14,673

0.0%

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

133%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

130%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

113%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

109%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

108%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

106%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

106%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

102%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

100%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

92%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

90%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

89%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

87%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

86%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

85%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

82%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

80%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

77%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro RTX 4000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 4000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.

Insight	Quadro RTX 4000	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $99 versus $220 for the Quadro RTX 4000, it costs 55% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 118.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro RTX 4000	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+118.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($220)	✅More affordable ($99)

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.

Quadro RTX 4000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 2432 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,673 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 4000 scores 14,925 and the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti reaches 14,673 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	14,925+2%	14,673
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	2432+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.119 TFLOPS	8.186 TFLOPS+15%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	1683 MHz+9%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	152+6%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+158%	0.89 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 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 GeForce GTX 1070 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti).

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 7.0	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP10	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	Quadro RTX 4000	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
TDP	160W-11%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	93.3+14%	81.5

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $99. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti costs 55% less ($121 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 148.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers 118.6% better value. The Quadro RTX 4000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).