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 GTX 980 Ti

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,351 less on MSRP ($649 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 978.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.1 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅39.1% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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978.6% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$649 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 21.1 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

2015

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,351 less on MSRP ($649 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 978.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.1 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅39.1% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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978.6% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$649 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 21.1 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GP100 better than GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

Yes. Quadro GP100 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 39.1% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2015, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

Quadro GP100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro GP100 is about 978.6% more expensive on MSRP at $7,000 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting 39.1% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (13,710 vs 13,711). GeForce GTX 980 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 980 Ti make more sense than Quadro GP100?

Yes. GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $649 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GP100. The trade-off is that Quadro GP100 currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (13,710 vs 13,711) and 39.1% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 GTX 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	80 FPS	190 FPS
medium	69 FPS	177 FPS
high	56 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	177 FPS
medium	62 FPS	149 FPS
high	45 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	109 FPS
medium	24 FPS	91 FPS
high	16 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	61 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	186 FPS	313 FPS
medium	164 FPS	274 FPS
high	133 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	128 FPS	212 FPS
medium	104 FPS	181 FPS
high	82 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	108 FPS
medium	50 FPS	91 FPS
high	46 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 980 Ti Open Quadro GP100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	617 FPS	617 FPS
medium	494 FPS	494 FPS
high	411 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	463 FPS
medium	370 FPS	370 FPS
high	308 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	308 FPS	308 FPS
medium	247 FPS	247 FPS
high	206 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	154 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	232 FPS	455 FPS
medium	197 FPS	417 FPS
high	161 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	177 FPS	365 FPS
medium	156 FPS	337 FPS
high	123 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	102 FPS	234 FPS
medium	83 FPS	218 FPS
high	67 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	146 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 Ti and Quadro GP100

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 and the Quadro GP100 reaches 13,710 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	13,711	13,710
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2816	3584+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.06 TFLOPS	10.34 TFLOPS+71%
Boost Clock	1075 MHz	1442 MHz+34%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	176	224+27%
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.3 MB+30%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro GP100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	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 GTX 980 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GP100 has 16 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 204.8% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 384-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	1024 GB/s+205%
Bus Width	384-bit	4096-bit+967%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	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 GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 6.2% difference. The Quadro GP100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) 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	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Quadro GP100
TDP	250W	235W-6%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	54.8	58.3+6%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 MSRP, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 90.7% less ($6351 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 955% better value. The Quadro GP100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).