Quadro GP100 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Quadro GP100
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro GP100
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design 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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro GP100 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1080 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,710+1% | 13,513 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+17% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.34 TFLOPS+56% | 6.636 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz+34% | 1080 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 224+17% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB | 3 MB+131% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 190.9% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+191% | 352 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+1500% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 98.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 235W | 80W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.3 | 168.9+190% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1335 | — |
| Codename | GP100 | TU104 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #178 | #184 |
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