Quadro GP100 vs RTX A2000 12GB
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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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro GP100
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A2000 12GB uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A2000 12GB 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 RTX A2000 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A2000 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $1,335 for the Quadro GP100, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 251.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+251.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335) | ✅More affordable ($380) |
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 RTX A2000 12GB
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.
RTX A2000 12GB
The RTX A2000 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,721 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 and the RTX A2000 12GB reaches 13,721 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the RTX A2000 12GB uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,710 | 13,721 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+8% | 3328 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.34 TFLOPS+29% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz+20% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 224+115% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB | 3.3 MB+154% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 12GB has 8 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro GP100) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+3100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (RTX A2000 12GB). 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,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the RTX A2000 12GB's 70W — a 108.2% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 500W (RTX A2000 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 235W | 70W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 167mm |
| Height | 111mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 58.3 | 196.0+236% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP and currently averages $1335, while the RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 and now averages $380. The RTX A2000 12GB costs 71.5% less ($955 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro GP100) vs 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) — the RTX A2000 12GB offers 250.5% better value. The RTX A2000 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7000 | $449-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1335 | $380-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 36.1+250% |
| Codename | GP100 | GA106 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | November 23 2021 |
| Ranking | #178 | #177 |
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