Quadro RTX 8000 vs GeForce RTX 3070
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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 8000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 8000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 98% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 5462.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5462.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
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 8000 and GeForce RTX 3070
Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 11.3%. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 576 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927 | 22,172+11% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 5888+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+3% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 288+57% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 5.8 MB+29% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+57% | 46 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+213% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 8000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+71% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 16.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 220W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.6 | 100.8+32% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 MSRP and currently averages $9999, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 98% less ($9799 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 5445% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | $499-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | $200-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 110.9+5445% |
| Codename | TU102 | GA104 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #78 | #63 |
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