GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design
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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 5000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 112.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+112.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-112.4%) |
| 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 (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 5000 with Max-Q Design
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 5000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,675 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design's 12,675 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 112.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8.294 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1350 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design) with 184 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+112% | 12,675 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+92% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+251% | 8.294 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+83% | 1350 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184 | 192+4% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+93% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 48+4% |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 384+109% |
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 RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design 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 RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% 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 5000 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| 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 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 80W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 0mm |
| Height | 137mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 3 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6 | 158.4+18% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | — |
| Codename | AD104 | TU104 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #32 | #208 |
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