A10G vs Quadro GP100

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.

A10G vs Quadro GP100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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A10G vs Quadro GP100: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,500 less on MSRP ($2,500 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 177.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 235W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 16 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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180% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$2,500 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
❌56.7% higher power demand at 235W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro GP100 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (13,710 vs 13,598), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

A10G is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 24 GB vs 16 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, 72 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

A10G makes the most sense to buy today. It is $4,500 cheaper on MSRP at $2,500 vs $7,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 177.7% (5.4 vs 2.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro GP100 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

A10G vs Quadro GP100 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.

Quadro GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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Graphics Performance

The A10G scores 13,598 and the Quadro GP100 reaches 13,710 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The A10G is built on Ampere while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	A10G	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	13,598	13,710
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	9216+157%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	31.52 TFLOPS+205%	10.34 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+19%	1442 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	288+29%	224
L1 Cache	9 MB+592%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	A10G	Quadro GP100
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G has 24 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GP100 carries 16 GB. A10G gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the A10G and 4096-bit on the Quadro GP100. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	A10G	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+50%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Bus Width	128-bit	4096-bit+3100%
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	A10G	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	A10G	Quadro GP100
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 44.2% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 80°C.

Feature	A10G	Quadro GP100
TDP	150W-36%	235W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	80°C
Perf/Watt	90.7+56%	58.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the A10G came in at $2500, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. On MSRP, A10G was 64.3% cheaper ($4500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.4 (A10G) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the A10G offers 170% better value. The newer card here is A10G (2021 vs 2016).

Feature	A10G	Quadro GP100
MSRP	$2500-64%	$7000
Performance per Dollar	5.4+170%	2.0
Codename	GA102	GP100
Release	April 12 2021	October 1 2016
Ranking	#182	#178

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