NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER vs NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database includes a single benchmark result for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, where it scores 2690. The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, so direct score comparisons are not possible. Instead, the RTX 5070 SUPER can be positioned against its nearest rivals in the database. The RTX 5070 SUPER leads the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M by 1% in average score, with the Quadro K1100M at 2664. It is 1.1% ahead of both the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 and the Intel Arc Pro B50, which score 2662 and 2660 respectively. The largest margin over its nearest listed rivals is 1.7% against the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440, which scores 2645.

The RTX 5070 SUPER's percentile rank among all GPUs is 18, meaning it sits below the midpoint of the database distribution. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation, by contrast, holds a percentile rank of 50, placing it exactly at the median of all recorded GPUs. This rank is derived from its overall standing rather than a specific benchmark score, as no score is recorded for it.

Because the head-to-head benchmark array between these two specific cards is empty, the quantitative outcome is limited to the RTX 5070 SUPER's single score and its rival deltas. The data shows the RTX 5070 SUPER is marginally faster than its closest competitors in the database, with all deltas under 2%. The performance gap between the two cards in this comparison cannot be measured directly from the database, as the mobile card lacks any benchmark entries. The RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 2690 points in Steel Nomad, while the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has no comparable figure recorded.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different NVIDIA architectures and product generations. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, belonging to the GeForce 50 generation. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation uses the AD106 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, from the Ada-MW generation. Both are fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, but their transistor counts and die sizes differ significantly. The RTX 5070 SUPER contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 118.3 million per mm². The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation contains 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die, with a density of 121.8 million per mm². The mobile chip has a higher transistor density despite having fewer total transistors.

Clock speeds also separate the two. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation runs at a base of 1395 MHz and a boost of 1695 MHz. The desktop card's memory clock is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective, while the mobile card's memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective.

Memory configurations are substantially different. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s. This is a 416 GB/s difference in memory bandwidth, favoring the desktop part.

The compute resources differ as well. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 texture mapping units, 80 raster operation units, 50 ray tracing cores, and 200 tensor cores. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores. The desktop card has 1792 more shading units, 56 more TMUs, 32 more ROPs, 14 more RT cores, and 56 more tensor cores.

Pixel and texture rates reflect these resource differences. The RTX 5070 SUPER achieves 201.0 GPixel/s and 502.4 GTexel/s. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation reaches 81.36 GPixel/s and 244.1 GTexel/s. Floating point throughput follows the same pattern: the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS for FP32 and FP16 (1:1), while the mobile card delivers 15.62 TFLOPS for both.

Power and physical characteristics differ sharply. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W, is a dual-slot card, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and measures 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has a TDP of 115 W, is an integrated graphics package (IGP), has no power connectors, and lists no dimensions. The bus interface also differs: the RTX 5070 SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the mobile card uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs differ, with the RTX 5070 SUPER offering 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation's outputs are portable device dependent.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 SUPER wins on raw compute and memory throughput based on the recorded specifications. Its FP32 throughput of 32.15 TFLOPS is more than double the 15.62 TFLOPS of the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation. Memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s gives it a clear advantage in bandwidth-bound workloads. The larger 18 GB frame buffer also supports larger datasets and higher-resolution textures compared to the 8 GB on the mobile card.

The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation wins on efficiency and integration, at least in the context of its form factor. Its 115 W TDP is 160 W lower than the desktop card's 275 W. It requires no external power connectors and comes as an IGP package, making it suitable for portable systems where the RTX 5070 SUPER's dual-slot, 245 mm length and 16-pin connector would not fit. The mobile card also has a higher transistor density (121.8M / mm² versus 118.3M / mm²), indicating a more compact packing of transistors on its smaller die.

The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation holds a higher percentile rank of 50, compared to the RTX 5070 SUPER's rank of 18. This suggests that, in the context of the entire database, the mobile card's relative standing is better, though this rank is not tied to any recorded benchmark score. The RTX 5070 SUPER's rank is based on its Steel Nomad score of 2690, which places it in the lower portion of all GPUs.

For use cases requiring maximum compute and memory performance, such as high-end gaming or content creation on a desktop, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the stronger option based on its specifications. For mobile workstations where power draw and physical size are constrained, the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation is the only viable one of the two, as the desktop card lacks any mobile form factor. The data shows no overlap in their intended usage envelopes, as the desktop card's power and size preclude portable deployment, while the mobile card's lower compute and memory throughput limit its performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the single benchmark score recorded for the RTX 5070 SUPER?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This is the only benchmark entry in the database for this card.

Q: Does the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation, so its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: It is 1% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (score 2664), 1.1% ahead of both the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (2662) and Intel Arc Pro B50 (2660), and 1.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (2645).

Q: What are the memory sizes and types for these two GPUs?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER uses 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has a higher percentile rank among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has a percentile rank of 50, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has a percentile rank of 18.

Q: What are the TDP values for each card?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W, and the RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation has a TDP of 115 W.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER | NVIDIA RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | GB205 | AD106 |

| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |

| Generation | GeForce 50 | Ada-MW |

| Transistors | 31,100 million | 22,900 million |

| Die Size | 263 mm² | 188 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 118.3M / mm² | 121.8M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2325 MHz | 1395 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2512 MHz | 1695 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz, 28 Gbps effective | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 18 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 672.0 GB/s | 256.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 6400 | 4608 |

| TMUs | 200 | 144 |

| ROPs | 80 | 48 |

| RT Cores | 50 | 36 |

| Tensor Cores | 200 | 144 |

| Pixel Rate | 201.0 GPixel/s | 81.36 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 502.4 GTexel/s | 244.1 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 32.15 TFLOPS | 15.62 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1) | 15.62 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 275 W | 115 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b | Portable Device Dependent |

| Dimensions | 245 mm x 115 mm x 40 mm | Not listed |

| Release Date | 2025-12-31 | 2023-03-20 |

| Predecessor | None listed | Ampere-MW |

| Successor | None listed | Blackwell-MW |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 18 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 2690 | 0 |