
P106-100 vs Quadro P2000

P106-100
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Quadro P2000
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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. The P106-100 is positioned at rank 43 and the Quadro P2000 is on rank 89, so the P106-100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar P106-100
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score and 25% more VRAM (5 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-100.
| Insight | P106-100 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) |
| 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 (+25%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $190), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 502.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | P106-100 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+502.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190) |
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 P106-100 and Quadro P2000

P106-100
The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

Quadro P2000
The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the P106-100 scores 6,628 versus the Quadro P2000's 6,964 — the Quadro P2000 leads by 5.1%. The P106-100 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P2000 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (P106-100) vs 1,024 (Quadro P2000). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100) vs 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1480 MHz.
| Feature | P106-100 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,628 | 6,964+5% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+88% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.655 TFLOPS+120% | 3.031 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+17% | 1480 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+60% | 40 |
| TMUs | 120+88% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 720 KB+88% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P106-100 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The P106-100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2000 has 5 GB. The Quadro P2000 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P106-100) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) — the P106-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | P106-100 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 5 GB+25% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (P106-100) vs 12.0 (Quadro P2000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | P106-100 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P2000). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs PureVideo HD VP8.
| Feature | P106-100 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The P106-100 draws 75W versus the Quadro P2000's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-100) vs 350W (Quadro P2000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | P106-100 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 250mm | 201mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Perf/Watt | 88.4 | 92.9+5% |
Value Analysis
The P106-100 launched at $224 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro P2000 launched at $425 and now averages $190. The P106-100 costs 84.2% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 220.9 (P106-100) vs 36.7 (Quadro P2000) — the P106-100 offers 501.9% better value.
| Feature | P106-100 | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $224-47% | $425 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-84% | $190 |
| Performance per Dollar | 220.9+502% | 36.7 |
| Codename | GP104 | GP106 |
| Release | December 12 2017 | February 6 2017 |
| Ranking | #529 | #346 |
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