GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Quadro P520
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P520
Why is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Quadro P520?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER vastly outperforms the Quadro P520—a comparison between a high-end gaming GPU and a basic mobile workstation graphics card. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features 8448 CUDA cores on Ada Lovelace (5nm) versus the Quadro P520's limited mobile Pascal architecture.
The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers 137 FPS in F1 22 at 4K, excellent ray tracing performance, and 16 GB GDDR6X at 672 GB/s. It competes with the previous generation's flagship cards.
The Quadro P520 is an entry-level mobile workstation GPU designed for certified professional applications in thin laptops, not gaming or high-performance computing. This comparison only makes sense for extreme upgrade scenarios from basic mobile workstations to high-end desktop gaming systems—the performance difference would be orders of magnitude.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1452.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P520.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro P520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1452.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1452.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 294.7% better value per dollar than the Quadro P520.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro P520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+294.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 P520
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 P520
The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Quadro P520's 2,034 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 1452.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1493 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro P520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+1453% | 2,034 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+1900% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+3395% | 1.147 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+75% | 1493 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+400% | 16 |
| TMUs | 240+900% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+5257% | 0.14 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+9500% | 0.5 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 P520 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 P520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro P520 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P520 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro P520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+9500% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 176.2% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro P520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 18W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 350W-50% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 285mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8 | 113.0+2% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Quadro P520 costs 74.6% less ($440 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 293.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Quadro P520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $150-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590 | $150-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5+293% | 13.6 |
| Codename | AD104 | GP108 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | May 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #11 | #677 |
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