GeForce GTX 1080 vs Quadro P6000

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 P6000

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

190%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

189%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

171%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

167%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

162%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

161%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

158%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

146%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

141%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

123%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

114%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

112%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

110%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

103%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

100%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

91%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

90%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

81%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

80%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

77%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

77%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

76%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

75%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

61%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

41%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+193%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1080 holds the technical lead. Priced at $91 (vs $1,500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1558.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1558.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($91)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 and Quadro P6000

GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.

Quadro P6000

The Quadro P6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15,609 and the Quadro P6000 reaches 15,512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P6000 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 3,840 (Quadro P6000). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
G3D Mark Score	15,609	15,512
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+42%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+5%	1645 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	240+50%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.4 MB+49%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P6000 has 23 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 193% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) — a 35% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 3 MB (Quadro P6000) — the Quadro P6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	23.438 GB+193%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	432 GB/s+35%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12.1 (Quadro P6000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 draws 180W versus the Quadro P6000's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 650W (Quadro P6000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.7+40%	62.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $91, while the Quadro P6000 launched at $5999 and now averages $1500. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 93.9% less ($1409 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 171.5 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 10.3 (Quadro P6000) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 1565% better value.