GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 39.7% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3070.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-39.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+39.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $4,799 for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, it costs 96% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1618% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1618%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,799) |
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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
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.
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 2377 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,968 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 30,968 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell leads by 39.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 14,080 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 66.94 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2377 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 110 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) with 184 Tensor cores vs 440.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172 | 30,968+40% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888 | 14080+139% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS | 66.94 TFLOPS+230% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2377 MHz+38% |
| ROPs | 96 | 176+83% |
| TMUs | 184 | 440+139% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB | 13.8 MB+138% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 96 MB+2300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 110+139% |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 440+139% |
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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has 48 GB. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — a 128.6% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 96 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 48 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+129% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 96 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 300W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-27% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 103.2+2% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell launched at $6999 and now averages $4799. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 95.8% less ($4599 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6.5 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1606.2% better value. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-93% | $6999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-96% | $4799 |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.9+1606% | 6.5 |
| Codename | GA104 | GB202 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #63 | #13 |
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