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 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅5.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $8,599 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2213.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.9 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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2149.8% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 48.9 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

2023

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅5.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $8,599 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2213.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.9 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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2149.8% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 48.9 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU better than Quadro GV100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU averages 5.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,555 vs 19,013 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro GV100 is a 2018 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 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 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 4nm process instead of 12nm. 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 Laptop GPU can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $400 MSRP. GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is about $8,599 cheaper on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $8,999 MSRP, and you are getting 5.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $400 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

Is Quadro GV100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $8,999 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	183 FPS	210 FPS
medium	167 FPS	185 FPS
high	146 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	188 FPS
medium	122 FPS	158 FPS
high	105 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	94 FPS
medium	79 FPS	80 FPS
high	66 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	668 FPS	385 FPS
medium	537 FPS	342 FPS
high	406 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	258 FPS
medium	384 FPS	224 FPS
high	315 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	245 FPS	128 FPS
medium	203 FPS	106 FPS
high	181 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	880 FPS	856 FPS
medium	704 FPS	684 FPS
high	587 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	642 FPS
medium	528 FPS	513 FPS
high	440 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	440 FPS	428 FPS
medium	352 FPS	342 FPS
high	293 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	214 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	880 FPS	318 FPS
medium	704 FPS	279 FPS
high	587 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	243 FPS
medium	528 FPS	219 FPS
high	440 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	440 FPS	148 FPS
medium	352 FPS	128 FPS
high	293 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	83 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU and Quadro GV100

GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,555 points. Launch price was $799.

Quadro GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU scores 19,555 and the Quadro GV100 reaches 19,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	19,555+3%	19,013
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Volta
Process Node	4 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	7680+50%	5120
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+141%	16.66 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+60%	1627 MHz
ROPs	80	128+60%
TMUs	240	320+33%
L1 Cache	7.5 MB	10 MB+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+700%	6 MB
Tensor Cores	240	640+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 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 GV100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
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 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 300% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 128-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	1024 GB/s+300%
Bus Width	128-bit	4096-bit+3100%
L2 Cache	48 MB+700%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU draws 285W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 13.1% difference. The Quadro GV100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	Quadro GV100
TDP	285W	250W-12%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	68.6	76.1+11%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU launched at $400 MSRP, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU costs 95.6% less ($8599 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU offers 2228.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).