GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Quadro RTX 6000

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 6000

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

179%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

176%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

173%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

173%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

156%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

152%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

148%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

147%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

144%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

133%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

128%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

112%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

104%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

102%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

100%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

94%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

91%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

83%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

82%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

74%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

73%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

70%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

70%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

69%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

68%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

55%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

37%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro RTX 6000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 6000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro RTX 6000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+118.2%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $145 versus $1,800 for the Quadro RTX 6000, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1191.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro RTX 6000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1191.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($145)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Quadro RTX 6000

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro RTX 6000

The Quadro RTX 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 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: 17,887 points. Launch price was $6,299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the Quadro RTX 6000 reaches 17,887 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the Quadro RTX 6000 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 6000). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1770 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro RTX 6000
G3D Mark Score	18,606+4%	17,887
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584	4608+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS+44%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	1770 MHz+12%
ROPs	88	96+9%
TMUs	224	288+29%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	4.5 MB+246%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	6 MB+118%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro RTX 6000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 6000 has 24 GB. The Quadro RTX 6000 offers 118.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) — a 58.7% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Bus width: 352-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 6000) — the Quadro RTX 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro RTX 6000
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	24 GB+118%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s	768 GB/s+59%
Bus Width	352-bit	384-bit+9%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	6 MB+118%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro RTX 6000
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro RTX 6000
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the Quadro RTX 6000's 260W — a 3.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 6000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro RTX 6000
TDP	250W-4%	260W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	74.4+8%	68.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $145, while the Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 and now averages $1800. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 91.9% less ($1655 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 128.3 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 1196% better value. The Quadro RTX 6000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).