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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅71.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 138.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌78.1% higher power demand at 285W vs 160W.
❌18.3% longer card at 285mm vs 241mm.

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 240).
✅Draws 160W instead of 285W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 285mm, a 44mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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12.5% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅71.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 138.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 240).
✅Draws 160W instead of 285W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 285mm, a 44mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌78.1% higher power demand at 285W vs 160W.
❌18.3% longer card at 285mm vs 241mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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12.5% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Quadro RTX 4000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 71.3% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 14,925 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Quadro RTX 4000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 111.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and 66.7% more ray-tracing hardware. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about $100 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $899 MSRP, and you are getting 71.3% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 111.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 138.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 4000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 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 $899 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	188 FPS	129 FPS
medium	171 FPS	111 FPS
high	155 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	105 FPS
medium	125 FPS	87 FPS
high	111 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	46 FPS
medium	79 FPS	40 FPS
high	66 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	664 FPS	270 FPS
medium	539 FPS	225 FPS
high	415 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	203 FPS
medium	400 FPS	168 FPS
high	329 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	117 FPS
medium	211 FPS	100 FPS
high	187 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	921 FPS	672 FPS
medium	742 FPS	537 FPS
high	652 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	504 FPS
medium	578 FPS	403 FPS
high	497 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	336 FPS
medium	403 FPS	269 FPS
high	352 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	168 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	879 FPS	248 FPS
medium	731 FPS	215 FPS
high	664 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	190 FPS
medium	585 FPS	168 FPS
high	514 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	113 FPS
medium	408 FPS	95 FPS
high	366 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	58 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Quadro RTX 4000

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 111.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 240 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	31,578+112%	14,925
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	4 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	7680+233%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+463%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+69%	1545 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	240+67%	144
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+226%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60+67%	36
Tensor Cores	240	288+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+13%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 56.2% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	285W	160W-44%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+19%	93.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 11.1% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 138% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).