Quadro P6000 vs GeForce GTX 1080

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 P6000

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

190%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

189%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

171%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

167%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

162%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

161%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

158%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

146%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

141%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

123%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

114%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

112%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

110%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

103%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

100%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

91%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

90%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

81%

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Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

80%

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GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

77%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

77%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

76%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

75%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

61%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

41%

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 1080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro P6000	GeForce GTX 1080
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+193%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1080 holds the technical lead. Priced at $91 (vs $1,500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1558.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P6000	GeForce GTX 1080
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1558.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)	✅More affordable ($91)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P6000 and GeForce GTX 1080

Quadro P6000

The Quadro P6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.

GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P6000 scores 15,512 and the GeForce GTX 1080 reaches 15,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P6000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1080 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Quadro P6000) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080). Raw compute: 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P6000	GeForce GTX 1080
G3D Mark Score	15,512	15,609
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.63 TFLOPS+42%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1645 MHz	1733 MHz+5%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+49%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P6000	GeForce GTX 1080
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 P6000 comes with 23 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 has 8 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 193% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) — a 35% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro P6000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) — the Quadro P6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P6000	GeForce GTX 1080
VRAM Capacity	23.438 GB+193%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+35%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P6000) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P6000	GeForce GTX 1080
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080).

Feature	Quadro P6000	GeForce GTX 1080
Encoder	NVENC 5.0 (2x)	NVENC 6th gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P6000 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1080's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro P6000) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1080). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro P6000	GeForce GTX 1080
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	62.0	86.7+40%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P6000 launched at $5999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 and now averages $91. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 93.9% less ($1409 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro P6000) vs 171.5 (GeForce GTX 1080) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 1565% better value.