
Titan X Pascal vs Quadro GP100

Titan X Pascal
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro GP100
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.
| Insight | Titan X Pascal | Quadro 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.
| Insight | Titan X Pascal | Quadro 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | Quadro 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)
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | Quadro 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 |
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.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | Quadro 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.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | Quadro 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).
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | Quadro 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 |
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.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | Quadro 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% |
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.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | Quadro 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 |
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