GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design vs Quadro P4000
GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4000.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design and Quadro P4000
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 P4000
The Quadro P4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1202 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 105W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,431 points. Launch price was $815.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design scores 11,566 and the Quadro P4000 reaches 11,431 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Quadro P4000 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000). Raw compute: 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1480 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,566+1% | 11,431 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+43% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.516 TFLOPS+42% | 5.304 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 1480 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+43% | 672 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.0 (Quadro P4000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1+10% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design draws 150W versus the Quadro P4000's 105W — a 35.3% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Quadro P4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 105W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 77.1 | 108.9+41% |
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