Titan X Pascal
VS
Quadro GP100

Titan X Pascal vs Quadro GP100

Titan X Pascal

2016Core: 1417 MHzBoost: 1531 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro GP100

2016Core: 1304 MHzBoost: 1442 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro GP100

#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
209%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
192%
#101
186%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
163%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
151%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
148%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
145%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
136%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
132%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
120%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
119%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
108%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
106%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
102%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
102%
#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
100%
#115
Radeon Instinct MI60
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600
99%
#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
80%
#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
54%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro GP100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 Titan X Pascal.

InsightTitan X PascalQuadro GP100
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Titan X Pascal offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Titan X Pascal holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $1,335), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 565.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTitan X PascalQuadro GP100
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+565.1%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($200)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335)

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 Titan X Pascal and Quadro GP100

NVIDIA

Titan X Pascal

The Titan X Pascal is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 2 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1417 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,660 points. Launch price was $1,199.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The Titan X Pascal scores 13,660 and the Quadro GP100 reaches 13,710 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Titan X Pascal is built on Pascal while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Titan X Pascal) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

FeatureTitan X PascalQuadro GP100
G3D Mark Score
13,660
13,710
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Process Node
16 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
3584
3584
Compute (TFLOPS)
10.97 TFLOPS+6%
10.34 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1531 MHz+6%
1442 MHz
ROPs
96
96
TMUs
224
224
L1 Cache
1.3 MB
1.3 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTitan X PascalQuadro GP100
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Titan X Pascal comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GP100 has 16 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 113.3% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 384-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Titan X Pascal) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTitan X PascalQuadro GP100
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5X
HBM2
Memory Bandwidth
480 GB/s
1024 GB/s+113%
Bus Width
384-bit
4096-bit+967%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Titan X Pascal) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureTitan X PascalQuadro GP100
DirectX
12.1
12
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.5
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

FeatureTitan X PascalQuadro GP100
Encoder
NVENC 5.0 (2x)
NVENC 4th gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Titan X Pascal draws 250W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 6.2% difference. The Quadro GP100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Titan X Pascal) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureTitan X PascalQuadro GP100
TDP
250W
235W-6%
Recommended PSU
600W
500W-17%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
267mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
54.6
58.3+7%
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Value Analysis

The Titan X Pascal launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 and now averages $1335. The Titan X Pascal costs 85% less ($1135 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (Titan X Pascal) vs 10.3 (Quadro GP100) — the Titan X Pascal offers 563.1% better value.

FeatureTitan X PascalQuadro GP100
MSRP
$1199-83%
$7000
Avg Price (30d)
$200-85%
$1335
Performance per Dollar
68.3+563%
10.3
Codename
GP102
GP100
Release
August 2 2016
October 1 2016
Ranking
#198
#178