RTX PRO 6000 vs GeForce RTX 3070
RTX PRO 6000
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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 RTX PRO 6000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 93.5% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3070.
| Insight | RTX PRO 6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+93.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-93.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $8,565 for the RTX PRO 6000, it costs 98% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 2113.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2113.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
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 RTX PRO 6000 and GeForce RTX 3070
RTX PRO 6000
The RTX PRO 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42,899 points.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 6000 scores 42,899 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the RTX PRO 6000 leads by 93.5%. The RTX PRO 6000 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 24,064 (RTX PRO 6000) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 115.8 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 6000) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 188 RT cores (RTX PRO 6000) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 752 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | RTX PRO 6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 42,899+93% | 22,172 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 24064+309% | 5888 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 115.8 TFLOPS+470% | 20.31 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz+40% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+83% | 96 |
| TMUs | 752+309% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 23.5 MB+305% | 5.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 128 MB+3100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 188+309% | 46 |
| Tensor Cores | 752+309% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX PRO 6000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The RTX PRO 6000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (RTX PRO 6000) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 114.3% advantage for the RTX PRO 6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 128 MB (RTX PRO 6000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the RTX PRO 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s+114% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 MB+3100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 6000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 6000) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: NVDEC 6th Gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX PRO 6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | RTX PRO 6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 9th Gen | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 6th Gen | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 6000 draws 600W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 92.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX PRO 6000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 600W | 220W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 304mm | 242mm |
| Height | 137mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 71.5 | 100.8+41% |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 6000 launched at $8565 MSRP and currently averages $8565, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 97.7% less ($8365 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (RTX PRO 6000) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 2118% better value. The RTX PRO 6000 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | RTX PRO 6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8565 | $499-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8565 | $200-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0 | 110.9+2118% |
| Codename | GB202 | GA104 |
| Release | 2025 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #608 | #63 |
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