GeForce GTX 980 vs Quadro P4000

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 P4000

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

129%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

128%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

126%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

125%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

121%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

118%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

109%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

107%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

105%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

103%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

102%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

100%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

97%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

95%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

91%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

90%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

89%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

88%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

86%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

84%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

78%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

74%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980	Quadro P4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 980 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $290), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 462% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980	Quadro P4000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+462%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($290)

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 Benchmark Check

Quadro P4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 and Quadro P4000

GeForce GTX 980

The GeForce GTX 980 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1064 MHz to 1216 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,077 points. Launch price was $549.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 scores 11,077 and the Quadro P4000 reaches 11,431 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P4000 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000). Raw compute: 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980) vs 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Quadro P4000
G3D Mark Score	11,077	11,431+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048+14%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.981 TFLOPS	5.304 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	1216 MHz	1480 MHz+22%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	768 KB+14%	672 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 980 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro P4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Quadro P4000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980) 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 980	Quadro P4000
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.1+10%	1.0
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Quadro P4000
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 draws 220W versus the Quadro P4000's 105W — a 70.8% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980) vs 500W (Quadro P4000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Quadro P4000
TDP	220W	105W-52%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	50.4	108.9+116%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980 launched at $549 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro P4000 launched at $815 and now averages $290. The GeForce GTX 980 costs 82.8% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 221.5 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 39.4 (Quadro P4000) — the GeForce GTX 980 offers 462.2% better value. The Quadro P4000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	Quadro P4000
MSRP	$549-33%	$815
Avg Price (30d)	$50-83%	$290
Performance per Dollar	221.5+462%	39.4
Codename	GM204	GP104
Release	September 19 2014	February 6 2017
Ranking	#245	#239