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.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅26.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅220% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 10 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (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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2274.4% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 49.9 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌42.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 175W.

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,620 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2262.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 175W instead of 250W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 10 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅26.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅220% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 10 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,620 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2262.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 175W instead of 250W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (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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2274.4% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 49.9 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌42.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 175W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 10 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GV100 better than Radeon RX 6700?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro GV100 averages 26.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,013 vs 18,920 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro GV100 is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 6700 is a 2021 model from an older upper-mid-range class with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?

Radeon RX 6700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm 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?

Quadro GV100 is about 2274.4% more expensive on MSRP at $8,999 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 26.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro GV100 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 6700 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does Radeon RX 6700 make more sense than Quadro GV100?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (175W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $379 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GV100. The trade-off is that Quadro GV100 currently gives you 0.5% higher G3D Mark and 26.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 6700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

Quadro GV100 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	210 FPS	168 FPS
medium	185 FPS	150 FPS
high	156 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	188 FPS	140 FPS
medium	158 FPS	113 FPS
high	115 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	86 FPS
medium	80 FPS	73 FPS
high	55 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	385 FPS	432 FPS
medium	342 FPS	357 FPS
high	257 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	258 FPS	271 FPS
medium	224 FPS	223 FPS
high	174 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	126 FPS
medium	106 FPS	107 FPS
high	89 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	856 FPS	844 FPS
medium	684 FPS	681 FPS
high	570 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	426 FPS
1440p
low	642 FPS	639 FPS
medium	513 FPS	511 FPS
high	428 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	319 FPS
4K
low	428 FPS	426 FPS
medium	342 FPS	341 FPS
high	285 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	318 FPS	679 FPS
medium	279 FPS	564 FPS
high	234 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	528 FPS
medium	219 FPS	440 FPS
high	185 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	148 FPS	313 FPS
medium	128 FPS	277 FPS
high	101 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	206 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro GV100 and Radeon RX 6700

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.

Radeon RX 6700

The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro GV100 scores 19,013 and the Radeon RX 6700 reaches 18,920 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GV100 is built on Volta while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Quadro GV100) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 1627 MHz vs 2450 MHz.

Feature	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
G3D Mark Score	19,013	18,920
Architecture	Volta	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5120+122%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.66 TFLOPS+48%	11.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1627 MHz	2450 MHz+51%
ROPs	128+100%	64
TMUs	320+122%	144
L1 Cache	10 MB+1900%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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.

Feature	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro GV100 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 220% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) — a 220% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro GV100) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+220%	10 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s+220%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	4096-bit+2460%	160-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).

Feature	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro GV100 draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro GV100) vs 550W (Radeon RX 6700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro GV100	Radeon RX 6700
TDP	250W	175W-30%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	76.1	108.1+42%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro GV100 launched at $8999 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379. The Radeon RX 6700 costs 95.8% less ($8620 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 49.9 (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon RX 6700 offers 2276.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).