NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile vs NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Comparison

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile decisively outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 across every benchmark in this comparison, winning all 9 head-to-head tests. The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile leads by an average of roughly 13% in raw performance tests, though the Quadro RTX 5000 counters with double the memory capacity and a lower power draw per frame in professional workloads. This is not a close contest in raw speed, but the choice between these two hinges on whether you prioritize compute throughput or memory capacity and workstation-specific features.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile wins every single benchmark in this comparison, but the margins vary significantly by workload type. The largest gap appears in compute-heavy tasks, where the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scores 106,022 in Geekbench OpenCL against the Quadro RTX 5000’s 78,999—a 34.2% advantage. This is the kind of lead that translates directly into faster rendering, simulation, and machine learning training times. The DirectX 12 test shows a similarly decisive gap, with the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scoring 73 versus 59, a 23.7% difference that indicates better modern gaming and D3D12 application performance.

The gap narrows considerably in older API tests. In Passmark DirectX 9, the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scores 196 against 195—a razor-thin 0.5% margin that makes them effectively identical in legacy titles. DirectX 10 and DirectX 11 show moderate leads for the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile at 9.7% and 9.3% respectively, with scores of 124 vs 113 and 153 vs 140. These smaller deltas suggest that the Quadro RTX 5000’s older Turing architecture is still competitive in less demanding rendering paths, but it cannot match the Ampere GPU’s efficiency in newer workloads.

The Vulkan test is another notable win for the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile, scoring 100,027 versus 92,309—an 8.4% lead. This is relevant for cross-platform engines and Vulkan-based renderers. The Passmark G3D score of 17,727 for the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile versus 15,616 for the Quadro RTX 5000 represents a 13.5% advantage, while the G2D test shows a 10.4% lead (783 vs 709). Compute performance via Passmark GPU Compute gives the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile a 15% edge (7,504 vs 6,525). The only test where the Quadro comes close is DirectX 9, which is a legacy API with little relevance to modern workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations. The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung’s 8 nm process. The Quadro RTX 5000 uses the older Turing architecture with the TU104 chip, fabricated on TSMC’s 12 nm process. This process node difference is significant: the 8 nm chip packs 17,400 million transistors into a 392 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 44.4M per mm². The 12 nm Turing chip has 13,600 million transistors spread across a much larger 545 mm² die, resulting in a lower density of 25.0M per mm². The Ampere GPU is clearly the more modern and denser design.

Shading unit counts tell a story of raw throughput versus architectural efficiency. The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, while the Quadro RTX 5000 has only 3,072 shading units but more TMUs (192) and fewer ROPs (64). The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile’s FP32 throughput is 16.60 TFLOPS, which is 48.9% higher than the Quadro’s 11.15 TFLOPS. Interestingly, the Quadro has a 2:1 FP16 ratio, delivering 22.30 TFLOPS, while the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has a 1:1 ratio at 16.60 TFLOPS—so the Quadro is actually faster at FP16 compute.

Both cards feature ray tracing and tensor cores, but with different counts. The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores, while the Quadro RTX 5000 has 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores. The Quadro’s double tensor core count suggests it was designed for AI inference workloads, despite its lower overall FP32 performance. Memory configurations differ substantially: the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Quadro RTX 5000 doubles that to 16 GB on the same 256-bit bus and identical 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The larger frame buffer is the Quadro’s main architectural advantage.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is the faster GPU in nearly every measurable way. Its 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs versus the Quadro’s 67th percentile reflects its higher average benchmark score of 23,518 versus 21,629. The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile also sits closer to the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (0.5% behind) and the GTX TITAN Z (0.9% behind), while the Quadro RTX 5000’s nearest rivals include the GTX 1060 6 GB (1% behind) and the RTX A4000 Mobile (1.2% ahead). This positioning makes the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile a better pick for users who need maximum frame rates and compute throughput.

However, the Quadro RTX 5000 is not without purpose. Its 16 GB memory capacity is double that of the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile, which is critical for large datasets, high-resolution textures, and multi-application workflows that exceed 8 GB. The Quadro also has a higher boost clock at 1,815 MHz versus 1,410 MHz, and it draws 230 W compared to 115 W—the higher power envelope enables sustained performance in professional applications. The Quadro’s predecessor was Quadro Volta and its successor is Workstation Ampere, confirming its workstation lineage.

For gamers and general compute users, the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is the obvious choice—it is faster in every benchmark category, uses less power, and has a more modern architecture. For professionals who require more than 8 GB of VRAM for rendering scenes, AI training, or virtualized environments, the Quadro RTX 5000’s 16 GB frame buffer is a compelling reason to accept its lower benchmark scores. The data does not show a single scenario where the Quadro wins, so the decision comes down to memory capacity versus raw speed.

Specification Differences

The most consequential specification difference is memory capacity: the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has 8 GB, while the Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB. Both use GDDR6 with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, so the Quadro’s advantage is purely capacity, not speed. Clock speeds differ notably, with the Quadro running at 1,620 MHz base and 1,815 MHz boost, versus the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile’s 915 MHz base and 1,410 MHz boost. The Quadro’s higher clocks partially compensate for its fewer shading units but do not close the performance gap.

The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, while the Quadro RTX 5000 has 3,072 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile’s pixel rate is 135.4 GPixel/s versus 116.2 GPixel/s for the Quadro, but the Quadro’s texture rate is higher at 348.5 GTexel/s versus 259.4 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 16.60 TFLOPS for the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile versus 11.15 TFLOPS for the Quadro, while FP16 is 16.60 TFLOPS versus 22.30 TFLOPS respectively. Power draw is dramatically different: 115 W for the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile versus 230 W for the Quadro.

The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses PCIe 3.0 x16. The Quadro has a dual-slot design with 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors and a suggested 550 W PSU, while the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has no power connectors (portable device dependent). The Quadro’s physical dimensions are 267 mm in length and 111 mm in height, and it offers 4x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C outputs. The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile’s display outputs are portable device dependent. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile delivers 16.60 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is 48.9% higher than the Quadro RTX 5000’s 11.15 TFLOPS. This is reflected in the 34.2% Geekbench OpenCL lead.

Q: Does the Quadro RTX 5000 have any performance advantage?

A: Yes, in FP16 compute, the Quadro RTX 5000 achieves 22.30 TFLOPS versus 16.60 TFLOPS for the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile, due to its 2:1 FP16 ratio. It also has double the memory capacity at 16 GB versus 8 GB.

Q: How do these GPUs compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is 0.5% behind the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile and 0.9% ahead of the GTX TITAN Z. The Quadro RTX 5000 is 1% behind the GTX 1060 6 GB and 1.2% behind the RTX A4000 Mobile.

Q: Which GPU is better for modern DirectX 12 games?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile wins the Passmark DirectX 12 test with a score of 73 versus 59, a 23.7% advantage, making it the clear choice for modern gaming workloads.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile draws 115 W, while the Quadro RTX 5000 draws 230 W—exactly double. The Quadro requires a dual-slot design with 6-pin and 8-pin power connectors, while the mobile GPU has no dedicated power connectors.

Q: Which GPU has better legacy API performance?

A: The difference is minimal. In Passmark DirectX 9, the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scores 196 versus 195 for the Quadro (0.5% lead). DirectX 10 and 11 show 9.7% and 9.3% leads for the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile respectively.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 3070 Ti Mobile wins in every benchmark category tested, but its largest margins are in compute-heavy workloads. The 34.2% Geekbench OpenCL lead and 23.7% DirectX 12 advantage make it the superior choice for GPU-accelerated compute, modern game engines, and any workload that leverages FP32 throughput. Its 16.60 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 135.4 GPixel/s pixel rate ensure it handles high-resolution rendering and physics simulations more effectively. The 15% lead in Passmark GPU Compute further cements its position for general-purpose compute tasks like video encoding, data processing, and scientific simulations.

The Quadro RTX 5000, despite losing all benchmarks, has clear use cases where it is the better tool. Its 16 GB memory capacity is double the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile’s 8 GB, making it essential for large-scale 3D scenes, high-resolution texture sets, and AI model training that exceeds 8 GB of VRAM. Its higher texture rate of 348.5 GTexel/s versus 259.4 GTexel/s suggests it handles texture-bound workloads more efficiently. The 384 tensor cores—more than double the RTX 3070 Ti Mobile’s 184—make it better suited for FP16 AI inference, and its 22.30 TFLOPS FP16 output confirms this specialization. For workstation users who need to run multiple GPU-accelerated applications simultaneously or process datasets larger than 8 GB, the Quadro’s memory advantage outweighs its compute deficit.