Quadro GP100 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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 Quadro GP100

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

209%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

192%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

186%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

163%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

151%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

148%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

145%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

136%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

132%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

120%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

119%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

108%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

106%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

102%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

102%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

100%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

99%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

80%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GP100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro GP100	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $1,335), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1235.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro GP100	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1235.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335)	✅More affordable ($100)

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.

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro GP100 and GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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.

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti reaches 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1075 MHz.

Feature	Quadro GP100	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
G3D Mark Score	13,710	13,711
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3584+27%	2816
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.34 TFLOPS+71%	6.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1442 MHz+34%	1075 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	224+27%	176
L1 Cache	1.3 MB+30%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro GP100	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — a 204.8% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro GP100) vs 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro GP100	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s+205%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	4096-bit+967%	384-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro GP100	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti).

Feature	Quadro GP100	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 250W — a 6.2% difference. The Quadro GP100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro GP100	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
TDP	235W-6%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	58.3+6%	54.8

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Value Analysis

The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP and currently averages $1335, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 92.5% less ($1235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro GP100) vs 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 1231.1% better value. The Quadro GP100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).