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 RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅26.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2168.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1302.8% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅26.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2168.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1302.8% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro GP100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 26.3% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 13,710 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro GP100 is a 2016 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?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, 61.7% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about $6,501 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $7,000 MSRP, and you are getting 26.3% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 61.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2168.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro GP100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro GP100 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $7,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	158 FPS	190 FPS
medium	140 FPS	177 FPS
high	123 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	177 FPS
medium	109 FPS	149 FPS
high	96 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	109 FPS
medium	67 FPS	91 FPS
high	52 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	61 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	470 FPS	313 FPS
medium	405 FPS	274 FPS
high	327 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	212 FPS
medium	246 FPS	181 FPS
high	213 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	108 FPS
medium	120 FPS	91 FPS
high	105 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	59 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	885 FPS	617 FPS
medium	712 FPS	494 FPS
high	619 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	463 FPS
medium	557 FPS	370 FPS
high	473 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	308 FPS
medium	388 FPS	247 FPS
high	330 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	154 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	600 FPS	455 FPS
medium	527 FPS	417 FPS
high	433 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	365 FPS
medium	433 FPS	337 FPS
high	339 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	234 FPS
medium	270 FPS	218 FPS
high	238 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	146 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro GP100

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.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro GP100's 13,710 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 61.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	22,172+62%	13,710
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+64%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+96%	10.34 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+20%	1442 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	224+22%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+346%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 3070 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: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 128.6% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	1024 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 6.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro GP100
TDP	220W-6%	235W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+73%	58.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 92.9% less ($6501 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 2120% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).