GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro P2200
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 P2200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 136.2% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (8 GB vs 5 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P2200.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+136.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-136.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | Pascal (2016−2021) (16nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (5 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $227 for the Quadro P2200, it costs 12% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 168.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($227) |
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 P2200
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 P2200
The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro P2200's 9,386 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 136.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1493 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+136% | 9,386 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+360% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+431% | 3.822 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+16% | 1493 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+140% | 40 |
| TMUs | 184+130% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+1134% | 0.47 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+220% | 1.25 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 P2200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2200 has 5 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+60% | 5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+220% | 1.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 3rd Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro P2200's 75W — a 98.3% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 75W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 201mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 125.1+24% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429 and now averages $227. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 11.9% less ($27 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 41.3 (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 168.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $429-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-12% | $227 |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.9+169% | 41.3 |
| Codename | GA104 | GP106 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | June 10 2019 |
| Ranking | #63 | #281 |
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