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 Super with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 235W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅17.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌193.8% higher power demand at 235W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

2020

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 235W, a 155W reduction.

Why buy it

✅17.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌193.8% higher power demand at 235W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GP100 better than GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design?

Yes. Quadro GP100 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro GP100 averages 17.4% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,710 vs 13,513 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro GP100 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is a 2020 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. 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 GP100 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro GP100 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $7,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 17.4% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 235W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design make more sense than Quadro GP100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design 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 newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 235W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GP100. The trade-off is that Quadro GP100 currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark and 17.4% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 Super with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	122 FPS	190 FPS
medium	105 FPS	177 FPS
high	85 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	98 FPS	177 FPS
medium	83 FPS	149 FPS
high	62 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	109 FPS
medium	36 FPS	91 FPS
high	22 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	61 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	195 FPS	313 FPS
medium	162 FPS	274 FPS
high	137 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	212 FPS
medium	120 FPS	181 FPS
high	103 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	108 FPS
medium	67 FPS	91 FPS
high	56 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	59 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	608 FPS	617 FPS
medium	486 FPS	494 FPS
high	405 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	304 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	456 FPS	463 FPS
medium	365 FPS	370 FPS
high	304 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	304 FPS	308 FPS
medium	243 FPS	247 FPS
high	203 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	154 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	245 FPS	455 FPS
medium	212 FPS	417 FPS
high	172 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	188 FPS	365 FPS
medium	166 FPS	337 FPS
high	131 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	234 FPS
medium	94 FPS	218 FPS
high	76 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	146 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design and Quadro GP100

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.

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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the Quadro GP100 reaches 13,710 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	13,513	13,710+1%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.636 TFLOPS	10.34 TFLOPS+56%
Boost Clock	1080 MHz	1442 MHz+34%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	192	224+17%
L1 Cache	3 MB+131%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design 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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
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 Super with Max-Q Design 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: 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 190.9% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	352 GB/s	1024 GB/s+191%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 98.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	Quadro GP100
TDP	80W-66%	235W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	168.9+190%	58.3