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 with Max-Q Design

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M6000 24GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016

Why buy it

✅13.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

2017

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅13.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M6000 24GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M6000 24GB better than GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design?

Yes. Quadro M6000 24GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 24 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 generation instead of 2016 and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

Quadro M6000 24GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro M6000 24GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $4,999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 13.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (150W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design make more sense than Quadro M6000 24GB?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (150W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro M6000 24GB. The trade-off is that Quadro M6000 24GB currently gives you 0.5% higher G3D Mark and 13.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 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 GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Quadro M6000 24GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	142 FPS	160 FPS
medium	127 FPS	142 FPS
high	109 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	122 FPS	140 FPS
medium	100 FPS	120 FPS
high	84 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	58 FPS
high	43 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	241 FPS	191 FPS
medium	205 FPS	168 FPS
high	160 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	170 FPS	131 FPS
medium	144 FPS	106 FPS
high	118 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	62 FPS
medium	82 FPS	52 FPS
high	70 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	520 FPS	523 FPS
medium	416 FPS	418 FPS
high	347 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	390 FPS	392 FPS
medium	312 FPS	314 FPS
high	260 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	260 FPS	262 FPS
medium	208 FPS	209 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	316 FPS	233 FPS
medium	276 FPS	200 FPS
high	228 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	258 FPS	179 FPS
medium	222 FPS	157 FPS
high	171 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	102 FPS
medium	109 FPS	82 FPS
high	94 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	52 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design and Quadro M6000 24GB

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 points.

Quadro M6000 24GB

The Quadro M6000 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 5 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,625 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design scores 11,566 and the Quadro M6000 24GB reaches 11,625 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Quadro M6000 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Raw compute: 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
G3D Mark Score	11,566	11,625
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.516 TFLOPS+10%	6.844 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+32%	1114 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	256+60%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.1 MB+17%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1080 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 M6000 24GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
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 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 24GB has 24 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000 24GB) — a 23.8% advantage for the Quadro M6000 24GB. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	317 GB/s+24%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
DirectX	12.1	12/1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design draws 150W versus the Quadro M6000 24GB's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB). 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 GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design	Quadro M6000 24GB
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.1+66%	46.5