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.

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro M6000 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro M6000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Quadro M6000

2015

Why buy it

✅2.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro M6000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.8% in PassMark G3D (11,769 vs 11,566), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 16nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro M6000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro M6000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro M6000 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 points.

Quadro M6000

The Quadro M6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,769 points. Launch price was $4,199.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design scores 11,566 and the Quadro M6000 reaches 11,769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Quadro M6000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000). Raw compute: 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000
G3D Mark Score	11,566	11,769+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.516 TFLOPS+10%	6.844 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+32%	1114 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	192+20%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.1 MB+17%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro M6000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 carries 12 GB. Quadro M6000 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000) — a 23.8% advantage for the Quadro M6000. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design and 384-bit on the Quadro M6000. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Quadro M6000) — the Quadro M6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	317 GB/s+24%
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 with Max-Q Design) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000
DirectX	12.1	12/1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design draws 150W versus the Quadro M6000's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Quadro M6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.1+64%	47.1

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design (2017 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000
MSRP	—	$4999
Codename	GP104	GM200
Release	June 27 2017	March 21 2015
Ranking	#257	#228

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