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 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅34.1% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2194.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1068.6% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅34.1% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $6,401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2194.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1068.6% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Quadro GP100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 34.1% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 13,710 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 96.3% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm 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 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about $6,401 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $7,000 MSRP, and you are getting 34.1% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 96.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2194.5%. 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 4070 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 4070 Benchmark Check

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	183 FPS	190 FPS
medium	167 FPS	177 FPS
high	151 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	177 FPS
medium	124 FPS	149 FPS
high	110 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	109 FPS
medium	78 FPS	91 FPS
high	65 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	61 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	544 FPS	313 FPS
medium	454 FPS	274 FPS
high	353 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	212 FPS
medium	288 FPS	181 FPS
high	235 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	108 FPS
medium	144 FPS	91 FPS
high	125 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	59 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	884 FPS	617 FPS
medium	713 FPS	494 FPS
high	643 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	463 FPS
medium	549 FPS	370 FPS
high	483 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	308 FPS
medium	373 FPS	247 FPS
high	326 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	154 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	751 FPS	455 FPS
medium	612 FPS	417 FPS
high	536 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	365 FPS
medium	500 FPS	337 FPS
high	433 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	234 FPS
medium	324 FPS	218 FPS
high	301 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	146 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Quadro GP100

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 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 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro GP100's 13,710 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 96.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	26,919+96%	13,710
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+64%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+182%	10.34 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+72%	1442 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	224+22%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+346%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + 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 Quadro GP100 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 GP100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GP100 has 16 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 103.2% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	1024 GB/s+103%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 16.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro GP100
TDP	200W-15%	235W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+131%	58.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 91.4% less ($6401 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 2145% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).