P106-100
VS
Quadro P2000

P106-100 vs Quadro P2000

P106-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P2000

2017Core: 1076 MHzBoost: 1480 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar P106-100

#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
93%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
93%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
93%
#28
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
499%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
100%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
96%
#50
Quadro K5000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509
95%
#51
Radeon PRO W6300
MSRP: $200|Avg: $150
94%
#52
Quadro K4100M
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261
94%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P2000

#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
93%
#50
92%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
90%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
88%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
88%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
86%
#74
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
901%
#89
Quadro P2000
MSRP: $425|Avg: $190
100%
#90
Quadro T1000
MSRP: $400|Avg: $425
99%
#93
Radeon Pro 580
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
95%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
94%
#99
Quadro K620
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
90%
#100
Tesla K20Xm
MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightP106-100Quadro 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.

InsightP106-100Quadro 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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureP106-100Quadro 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)

FeatureP106-100Quadro 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.

FeatureP106-100Quadro 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.

FeatureP106-100Quadro 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.

FeatureP106-100Quadro 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.

FeatureP106-100Quadro 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.

FeatureP106-100Quadro 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