Quadro RTX 4000 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000
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 111.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-111.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+111.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $590 for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, it costs 63% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 26.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($220) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 and GeForce RTX 4070 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 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 RTX 4000 scores 14,925 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 111.6%. The Quadro RTX 4000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 288 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,925 | 31,578+112% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 7680+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+463% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2610 MHz+69% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 144 | 240+67% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 7.5 MB+226% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 60+67% |
| Tensor Cores | 288+20% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 504 GB/s+13% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 56.2% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-44% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-29% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 285mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 93.3 | 110.8+19% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $220, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 62.7% less ($370 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 26.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899 | $799-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $220-63% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.8+27% | 53.5 |
| Codename | TU104 | AD104 |
| Release | November 13 2018 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #154 | #11 |
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