
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Quadro M5500

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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 299% 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 M5500.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+299%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-299%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 35.2% better value per dollar than the Quadro M5500.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) | ✅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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Quadro M5500

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.

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 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Quadro M5500's 7,915 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 299%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro M5500 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5500). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4.772 TFLOPS (Quadro M5500). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1165 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+299% | 7,915 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+275% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+740% | 4.772 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+124% | 1165 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+88% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+900% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro M5500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M5500 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2 MB (Quadro M5500) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M5500). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (Maxwell). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M5500).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | NVDEC (Maxwell) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Quadro M5500's 150W — a 62.1% difference. The Quadro M5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro M5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 150W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 350W-50% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 285mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8+110% | 52.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the Quadro M5500 launched at $800 and now averages $200. The Quadro M5500 costs 66.1% less ($390 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 39.6 (Quadro M5500) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 35.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590 | $200-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5+35% | 39.6 |
| Codename | AD104 | GM204 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | April 8 2016 |
| Ranking | #11 | #321 |
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