Quadro GP100 vs A10G
Quadro GP100
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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
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro GP100
Performance Per Dollar A10G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The A10G uses modern memory architecture. The A10G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro GP100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro GP100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the A10G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro GP100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,335 versus $2,000 for the A10G, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 51% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,335) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) |
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 Quadro GP100 and A10G
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.
A10G
The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 and the A10G reaches 13,598 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the A10G uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 9,216 (A10G). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1710 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,710 | 13,598 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 9216+157% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.34 TFLOPS | 31.52 TFLOPS+205% |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz | 1710 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 224 | 288+29% |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB | 9 MB+592% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the A10G has 24 GB. The A10G offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro GP100) vs 6 MB (A10G) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+3100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12 Ultimate (A10G). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs NVENC 7th Gen (A10G). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the A10G's 150W — a 44.2% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 500W (A10G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs Unknown.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 235W | 150W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | Unknown-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 58.3 | 90.7+56% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP and currently averages $1335, while the A10G launched at $2500 and now averages $2000. The Quadro GP100 costs 33.3% less ($665 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro GP100) vs 6.8 (A10G) — the Quadro GP100 offers 51.5% better value. The A10G is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7000 | $2500-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1335-33% | $2000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3+51% | 6.8 |
| Codename | GP100 | GA102 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #178 | #182 |
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