GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
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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 RTX 4000 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 4070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 4070, it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 104.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅More affordable ($300) |
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 (móvel)
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 (móvel)
The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,964 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 29,964 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) leads by 11.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) with 184 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919 | 29,964+11% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+130% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+265% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+59% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+15% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+132% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+15% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 320+74% |
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 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| 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 12.1 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 58.1% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 110W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 0mm |
| Height | 137mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 3 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6 | 272.4+102% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) launched at $900 and now averages $300. The Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) costs 45.5% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 99.9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) offers 104.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-33% | $900 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $300-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9 | 99.9+104% |
| Codename | AD104 | TU104 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #32 | #201 |
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