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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz

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Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
8 GB 180
14,673
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX Titan
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 3GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
16 GB 18
14,832
+1.1%
brand logoGeForce GTX Titan
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

Why buy it

  • ✅18.4% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • ❌900% higher power demand at 180W vs 18W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • ✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • ✅Draws 18W instead of 180W, a 162W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 36.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) better than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti averages 18.4% more FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,832 vs 14,673 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is a 2020 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, while GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is a 2017 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is 2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 14,673 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
1080p
low153 FPS180 FPS
medium135 FPS164 FPS
high120 FPS139 FPS
ultra101 FPS125 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS166 FPS
medium106 FPS140 FPS
high94 FPS111 FPS
ultra85 FPS102 FPS
4K
low77 FPS98 FPS
medium65 FPS86 FPS
high52 FPS59 FPS
ultra45 FPS54 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
1080p
low219 FPS183 FPS
medium183 FPS159 FPS
high150 FPS126 FPS
ultra114 FPS96 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS128 FPS
medium107 FPS107 FPS
high87 FPS85 FPS
ultra68 FPS67 FPS
4K
low62 FPS78 FPS
medium51 FPS66 FPS
high49 FPS52 FPS
ultra41 FPS37 FPS
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League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
1080p
low660 FPS472 FPS
medium528 FPS395 FPS
high440 FPS302 FPS
ultra330 FPS267 FPS
1440p
low495 FPS330 FPS
medium396 FPS281 FPS
high330 FPS214 FPS
ultra248 FPS176 FPS
4K
low330 FPS208 FPS
medium264 FPS182 FPS
high220 FPS125 FPS
ultra165 FPS83 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1070 TiOpen Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
1080p
low403 FPS389 FPS
medium342 FPS323 FPS
high288 FPS261 FPS
ultra244 FPS223 FPS
1440p
low331 FPS312 FPS
medium279 FPS253 FPS
high222 FPS188 FPS
ultra182 FPS152 FPS
4K
low178 FPS151 FPS
medium140 FPS114 FPS
high128 FPS99 FPS
ultra105 FPS79 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 2432 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,673 points. Launch price was $399.

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,832 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti scores 14,673 and the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) reaches 14,832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is built on Pascal while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 3.037 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
14,673
14,832+1%
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2432+171%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.186 TFLOPS+170%
3.037 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1683 MHz
1695 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
152+171%
56
L1 Cache
912 KB+2%
896 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. 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 GeForce GTX 1070 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd Gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.265,H.264,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti draws 180W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 18W — a 163.6% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
TDP
180W
18W-90%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
81.5
824.0+911%
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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
MSRP
$399
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Codename
GP104
TU117
Release
November 2 2017
December 2 2020
Ranking
#161
#548