GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro GV100
GeForce RTX 4070
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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
Performance Per Dollar Quadro GV100
Why is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro GV100?
The battle between the industrial flagship Quadro GV100 and the high-end GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER reveal the divide between uncompromised mission-critical scale and uncompromised modern gaming power. While the Quadro GV100 remains an iconic Volta monstrosity featuring specialized FP64 muscle for scientific simulation, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER generally holds a solid 100-150% lead in gaming benchmarks due to superior IPC and specialized Ray Tracing hardware.
Technically, the Quadro GV100 wins on absolute memory scale with its 32GB HBM2 buffer—double the 16GB found on the GeForce card—along with uncompromised bandwidth for massive industrial datasets. However, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features the revolutionary DLSS 3 Frame Generation that provide significantly more fluidity in high-fidelity 4K digital environments. Moving to an Ada-series powered engine is a transformative upgrade for anyone seeking world-class interactive speed in 2026.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the ultimate winner for gamers and enthusiasts who priority uncompromised 4K rendering and the latest AI-driven visual features. it is a world-class gaming engine. The NVIDIA Quadro GV100 remains the winner for professional researchers and scientist who need uncompromised FP64 precision and mission-critical HBM2 memory for industrial-scale simulation. however, for any user seeking the ultimate stationary gaming build, the 16GB 40-series card is the superior choice.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 41.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GV100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+41.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $8,999 for the Quadro GV100, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2216.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2216.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($550) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,999) |
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 and Quadro GV100
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Quadro GV100
The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro GV100's 19,013 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 41.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1627 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+42% | 19,013 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Volta |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+15% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+75% | 16.66 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+52% | 1627 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 184 | 320+74% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB | 10 MB+72% |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+500% | 6 MB |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 640+248% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 GV100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 103.2% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 32 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+103% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 4096-bit+2033% |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+500% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-20% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 267mm |
| Height | 137mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+77% | 76.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999 and now averages $8999. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 93.9% less ($8449 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 2228.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro GV100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-93% | $8999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550-94% | $8999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9+2229% | 2.1 |
| Codename | AD104 | GV100 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | March 27 2018 |
| Ranking | #32 | #89 |
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