GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro M5500
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 GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M5500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 180.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M5500.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+180.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-180.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 180.1% better value per dollar than the Quadro M5500.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+180.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro M5500
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.
Quadro M5500
The Quadro M5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1165 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,915 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro M5500's 7,915 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 180.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro M5500 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5500). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4.772 TFLOPS (Quadro M5500). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1165 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+180% | 7,915 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+188% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+326% | 4.772 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+48% | 1165 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+44% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+673% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro M5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Quadro M5500) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M5500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M5500). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Maxwell). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M5500).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC (Maxwell) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro M5500's 150W — a 37.8% difference. The Quadro M5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro M5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 150W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8+91% | 52.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Quadro M5500 launched at $800 and now averages $200. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 39.6 (Quadro M5500) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 180.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-38% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.9+180% | 39.6 |
| Codename | GA104 | GM204 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | April 8 2016 |
| Ranking | #63 | #321 |
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