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 RTX 2080 vs Quadro GV100 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 2080 vs Quadro GV100: 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 RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1164.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 215W instead of 250W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅24.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅304.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Volta (2017−2020) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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1187.4% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌16.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 215W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro GV100 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.8% in PassMark G3D (19,013 vs 18,676), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 2080 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2080 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $8,300 cheaper on MSRP at $699 vs $8,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1164.6% (26.7 vs 2.1), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro GV100 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2080 vs Quadro GV100 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the Quadro GV100 reaches 19,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	18,676	19,013+2%
Architecture	Turing	Volta
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2944	5120+74%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	16.66 TFLOPS+65%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+5%	1627 MHz
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	184	320+74%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	10 MB+245%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Tensor Cores	368	640+74%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro GV100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2080 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GV100 carries 32 GB. Quadro GV100 gives you 304.8% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 128.6% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 and 4096-bit on the Quadro GV100. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	32 GB+305%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	1024 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 15.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
TDP	215W-14%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.9+14%	76.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2080 came in at $699, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2080 was 92.2% cheaper ($8300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 1171.4% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
MSRP	$699-92%	$8999
Performance per Dollar	26.7+1171%	2.1
Codename	TU104	GV100
Release	September 20 2018	March 27 2018
Ranking	#94	#89

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