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

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,621 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1719.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 35.6 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 235W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅29.7% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1747% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 35.6 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌56.7% higher power demand at 235W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 1070

2016

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,621 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1719.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 35.6 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 235W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅29.7% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1747% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 35.6 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌56.7% higher power demand at 235W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GP100 better than GeForce GTX 1070?

Yes. Quadro GP100 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 29.7% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1070 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro GP100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro GP100 is about 1747.0% more expensive on MSRP at $7,000 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 29.7% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1070 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 1070 make more sense than Quadro GP100?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (150W vs 235W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $379 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GP100. The trade-off is that Quadro GP100 currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark and 29.7% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 1070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

GeForce GTX 1070 Benchmark Check

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	143 FPS	190 FPS
medium	128 FPS	177 FPS
high	111 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	177 FPS
medium	103 FPS	149 FPS
high	89 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	109 FPS
medium	57 FPS	91 FPS
high	39 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	61 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1070 Open Quadro GP100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	210 FPS	313 FPS
medium	176 FPS	274 FPS
high	145 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	212 FPS
medium	106 FPS	181 FPS
high	86 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	108 FPS
medium	51 FPS	91 FPS
high	48 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1070 Open Quadro GP100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	608 FPS	617 FPS
medium	486 FPS	494 FPS
high	405 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	463 FPS
medium	365 FPS	370 FPS
high	304 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	308 FPS
medium	243 FPS	247 FPS
high	203 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	154 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1070 Open Quadro GP100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	395 FPS	455 FPS
medium	332 FPS	417 FPS
high	278 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	328 FPS	365 FPS
medium	275 FPS	337 FPS
high	217 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	234 FPS
medium	139 FPS	218 FPS
high	127 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	146 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1070 Open Quadro GP100

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 and Quadro GP100

GeForce GTX 1070

The GeForce GTX 1070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,507 points. Launch price was $379.

Quadro GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the Quadro GP100 reaches 13,710 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	13,507	13,710+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	3584+87%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.463 TFLOPS	10.34 TFLOPS+60%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+17%	1442 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	120	224+87%
L1 Cache	0.7 MB	1.3 MB+86%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro GP100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GP100 has 16 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 300% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	1024 GB/s+300%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 44.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Quadro GP100
TDP	150W-36%	235W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	90.0+54%	58.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 94.6% less ($6621 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 35.6 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 1680% better value.