GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 4000
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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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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000
Why is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro RTX 4000?
Comparing the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to the Quadro RTX 4000 highlights the difference between a modern gaming and creative beast and a last-generation professional workstation GPU. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a 2024 powerhouse from the Ada Lovelace generation, while the Quadro RTX 4000 was a professional workhorse based on the Turing architecture from 2018.\n\nIn raw performance, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is more than double as powerful in modern benchmarks and introduces much more advanced Ray Tracing and AI processing hardware. While the Quadro RTX 4000 was highly regarded for its sleek single-slot design and professional driver certifications, its raw horsepower has been significantly surpassed. The 16GB of modern VRAM on the 4070 Ti SUPER is also a notable upgrade over the 8GB on the older Quadro, making it much more capable for contemporary high-resolution workloads.\n\nUltimately, for most users and creative professionals, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the superior choice, offering vastly better value and speed in current rendering and gaming applications. The Quadro RTX 4000 remains a specialized tool for legacy single-slot workstation builds or environments requiring specific ISV certifications, but for any level of performance, the modern 40-series card is the definitive winner.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 80.4% 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 RTX 4000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+80.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-80.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $220 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 4070, it costs 60% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 38.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+38.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅More affordable ($220) |
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 RTX 4000
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 RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 80.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+80% | 14,925 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+156% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+309% | 7.119 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+60% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+28% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+152% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+28% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 288+57% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s+13% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 160W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 241mm |
| Height | 137mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+44% | 93.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 and now averages $220. The Quadro RTX 4000 costs 60% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 offers 38.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-33% | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $220-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9 | 67.8+39% |
| Codename | AD104 | TU104 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | November 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #32 | #154 |
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