GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Quadro GP100

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 GP100

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

209%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

192%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

186%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

163%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

151%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

148%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

145%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

136%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

132%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

120%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

119%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

108%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

106%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

102%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

102%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

100%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

99%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

80%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GP100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $1,335), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1235.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1235.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335)

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 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 Ti and Quadro GP100

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.

Quadro GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 and the Quadro GP100 reaches 13,710 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	13,711	13,710
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2816	3584+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.06 TFLOPS	10.34 TFLOPS+71%
Boost Clock	1075 MHz	1442 MHz+34%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	176	224+27%
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.3 MB+30%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
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 980 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GP100 has 16 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 204.8% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 384-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	1024 GB/s+205%
Bus Width	384-bit	4096-bit+967%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 6.2% difference. The Quadro GP100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
TDP	250W	235W-6%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	54.8	58.3+6%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 and now averages $1335. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 92.5% less ($1235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 10.3 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 1231.1% better value. The Quadro GP100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).