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Quadro RTX 3000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 3000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 3000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 980 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $891 for the Quadro RTX 3000, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1717.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1717.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($891) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 RTX 3000 and GeForce GTX 980
Quadro RTX 3000
The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.
GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce GTX 980 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1064 MHz to 1216 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,077 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 and the GeForce GTX 980 reaches 11,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 980 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1216 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,858 | 11,077+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+125% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+227% | 4.981 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+46% | 1216 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+125% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+500% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The Quadro RTX 3000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 980 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 3000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 has 4 GB. The Quadro RTX 3000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 980) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.1+10% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 3.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the GeForce GTX 980's 220W — a 16.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 220W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 41.8 | 50.4+21% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $891, while the GeForce GTX 980 launched at $549 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 980 costs 94.4% less ($841 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 221.5 (GeForce GTX 980) — the GeForce GTX 980 offers 1715.6% better value. The Quadro RTX 3000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $549-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $891 | $50-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2 | 221.5+1716% |
| Codename | TU102 | GM204 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | September 19 2014 |
| Ranking | #78 | #245 |
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