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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1164.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 215W instead of 250W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅24.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅304.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Volta (2017−2020) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1187.4% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌16.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 215W.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1164.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 215W instead of 250W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅24.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅304.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Volta (2017−2020) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1187.4% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌16.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 215W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GV100 better than GeForce RTX 2080?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 24.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2080 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro GV100 is about 1187.4% more expensive on MSRP at $8,999 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 24.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2080 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro GV100 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2080 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 2080 make more sense than Quadro GV100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (215W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $699 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GV100. The trade-off is that Quadro GV100 currently gives you 1.8% higher G3D Mark and 24.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 2080 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2080 Benchmark Check

Quadro GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	159 FPS	210 FPS
medium	141 FPS	185 FPS
high	123 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	188 FPS
medium	109 FPS	158 FPS
high	96 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	94 FPS
medium	68 FPS	80 FPS
high	54 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	47 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 Open Quadro GV100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	413 FPS	385 FPS
medium	347 FPS	342 FPS
high	282 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	258 FPS
medium	221 FPS	224 FPS
high	192 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	128 FPS
medium	108 FPS	106 FPS
high	91 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	69 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 Open Quadro GV100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	783 FPS	856 FPS
medium	634 FPS	684 FPS
high	560 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	606 FPS	642 FPS
medium	492 FPS	513 FPS
high	420 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	409 FPS	428 FPS
medium	331 FPS	342 FPS
high	277 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	214 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 Open Quadro GV100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	529 FPS	318 FPS
medium	460 FPS	279 FPS
high	395 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	243 FPS
medium	376 FPS	219 FPS
high	307 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	148 FPS
medium	257 FPS	128 FPS
high	224 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	83 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and Quadro GV100

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the Quadro GV100 reaches 19,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	18,676	19,013+2%
Architecture	Turing	Volta
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2944	5120+74%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	16.66 TFLOPS+65%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+5%	1627 MHz
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	184	320+74%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	10 MB+245%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Tensor Cores	368	640+74%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 304.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 128.6% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	32 GB+305%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	1024 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 15.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	Quadro GV100
TDP	215W-14%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.9+14%	76.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 92.2% less ($8300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 1171.4% better value.