GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs Quadro P3000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

2013Core: 863 MHzBoost: 902 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P3000

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1645 MHz
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GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs Quadro P3000 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs Quadro P3000 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs Quadro P3000: 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 780 Rev. 2

2013

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro P3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 8.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $649 MSRPvs$600 MSRP

Quadro P3000

2016

Why buy it

  • 57.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $49 less on MSRP ($600 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro P3000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 57.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 instead at 6,500 vs 6,384, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro P3000 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $49 cheaper on MSRP at $600 vs $649, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 6.2% (10.6 vs 10.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro P3000 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs Quadro P3000 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 10 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points. Launch price was $649.

NVIDIA

Quadro P3000

The Quadro P3000 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: 6,384 points. Launch price was $5,999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 scores 6,500 and the Quadro P3000 reaches 6,384 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is built on Kepler while the Quadro P3000 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 3,840 (Quadro P3000). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2Quadro P3000
G3D Mark Score
6,500+2%
6,384
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2304
3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.156 TFLOPS
12.63 TFLOPS+204%
Boost Clock
902 MHz
1645 MHz+82%
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
192
240+25%
L1 Cache
0.19 MB
1.4 MB+637%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P3000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2Quadro P3000
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 780 Rev. 2 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P3000 carries 6 GB. Quadro P3000 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 and 256-bit on the Quadro P3000. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 3 MB (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2Quadro P3000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
384-bit+50%
256-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 draws 250W versus the Quadro P3000's 250W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 350W (Quadro P3000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2Quadro P3000
TDP
250W
250W
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
26.0+2%
25.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 came in at $649, while the Quadro P3000 launched at $600. On MSRP, Quadro P3000 was 7.6% cheaper ($49 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 10.0 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 10.6 (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 offers 6% better value. The newer card here is Quadro P3000 (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2Quadro P3000
MSRP
$649
$600-8%
Performance per Dollar
10.0
10.6+6%
Codename
GK110B
GP102
Release
September 10 2013
October 1 2016
Ranking
#487
#141

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