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

✅+11.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $9,500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2129.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $9,999 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

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 8000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 8000

2018

Why buy it

✅17.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅213% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 184).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,927 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 48 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1903.8% HIGHER MSRP
$9,999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($9,999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Quadro RTX 8000

2018

Why buy it

✅+11.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $9,500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2129.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $9,999 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

✅17.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅213% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 184).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 8000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,927 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 48 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1903.8% HIGHER MSRP
$9,999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($9,999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro RTX 8000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2018, 11.3% 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 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 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 $9,500 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $9,999 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2129.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro RTX 8000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 8000 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 $9,999 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 RTX 8000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
1080p
low	158 FPS	205 FPS
medium	140 FPS	190 FPS
high	123 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	187 FPS
medium	109 FPS	158 FPS
high	96 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	119 FPS
medium	67 FPS	100 FPS
high	52 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	70 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
1080p
low	470 FPS	499 FPS
medium	405 FPS	442 FPS
high	327 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	289 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	325 FPS
medium	246 FPS	274 FPS
high	213 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	153 FPS
medium	120 FPS	135 FPS
high	105 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	90 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
1080p
low	885 FPS	897 FPS
medium	712 FPS	717 FPS
high	619 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	448 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	673 FPS
medium	557 FPS	538 FPS
high	473 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	336 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	448 FPS
medium	388 FPS	359 FPS
high	330 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	224 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
1080p
low	600 FPS	673 FPS
medium	527 FPS	605 FPS
high	433 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	448 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	544 FPS
medium	433 FPS	487 FPS
high	339 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	336 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	355 FPS
medium	270 FPS	323 FPS
high	238 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	224 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro RTX 8000

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 RTX 8000

The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 19,927 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 11.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 8000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 8000) with 184 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
G3D Mark Score	22,172+11%	19,927
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+25%	16.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1770 MHz+3%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+29%	4.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%
Tensor Cores	184	576+213%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The Quadro RTX 8000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	768 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 260W — a 16.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 8000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Quadro RTX 8000
TDP	220W-15%	260W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+32%	76.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 95% less ($9500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 2120% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).