
Quadro GV100 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Quadro GV100
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GV100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $8,999 for the Quadro GV100, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3190.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3190.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,999) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 GV100 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Quadro GV100
The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro GV100 scores 19,013 and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER reaches 19,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GV100 is built on Volta while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (Quadro GV100) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Raw compute: 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1627 MHz vs 1815 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,013 | 19,467+2% |
| Architecture | Volta | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+67% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.66 TFLOPS+49% | 11.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1627 MHz | 1815 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 320+67% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+233% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Tensor Cores | 640+67% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GV100 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 8 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) vs 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — a 106.5% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro GV100) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+106% | 496 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+1500% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER).
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GV100 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 250W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro GV100) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.1 | 77.9+2% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GV100 launched at $8999 MSRP and currently averages $8999, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER costs 96.9% less ($8719 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.1 (Quadro GV100) vs 69.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 3209.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro GV100 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8999 | $699-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8999 | $280-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.1 | 69.5+3210% |
| Codename | GV100 | TU104 |
| Release | March 27 2018 | July 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #89 | #86 |
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