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 1080 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1159.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅36.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅190.9% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 11 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌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$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1159.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅36.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅190.9% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 11 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌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$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GV100 better than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 36.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 GB vs 11 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro GV100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2017, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 11 GB, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Quadro GV100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro GV100 is about 1187.4% more expensive on MSRP at $8,999 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 36.2% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is 2017 hardware with 11 GB of VRAM, 18,606 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	153 FPS	210 FPS
medium	136 FPS	185 FPS
high	123 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	188 FPS
medium	107 FPS	158 FPS
high	95 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	94 FPS
medium	63 FPS	80 FPS
high	48 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	348 FPS	385 FPS
medium	302 FPS	342 FPS
high	225 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	258 FPS
medium	189 FPS	224 FPS
high	154 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	128 FPS
medium	89 FPS	106 FPS
high	74 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	798 FPS	856 FPS
medium	649 FPS	684 FPS
high	558 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	642 FPS
medium	502 FPS	513 FPS
high	419 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	428 FPS
medium	335 FPS	342 FPS
high	279 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	214 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	519 FPS	318 FPS
medium	449 FPS	279 FPS
high	386 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	243 FPS
medium	367 FPS	219 FPS
high	299 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	148 FPS
medium	246 FPS	128 FPS
high	214 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	83 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Quadro GV100

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 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 GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the Quadro GV100 reaches 19,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	18,606	19,013+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Volta
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584	5120+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	16.66 TFLOPS+47%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	1627 MHz+3%
ROPs	88	128+45%
TMUs	224	320+43%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	10 MB+669%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	6 MB+118%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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 GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
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 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 190.9% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 111.6% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 352-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	32 GB+191%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s	1024 GB/s+112%
Bus Width	352-bit	4096-bit+1064%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	6 MB+118%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 0% difference. The Quadro GV100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) 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: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	Quadro GV100
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	76.1+2%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 92.2% less ($8300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 1166.7% better value. The Quadro GV100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).