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

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 907.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.1 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 23 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅193% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (23 GB vs 8 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 23 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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901.5% HIGHER MSRP
$5,999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.

GeForce GTX 1080

2016

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 907.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.1 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅193% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (23 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 23 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 23 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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901.5% HIGHER MSRP
$5,999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1080 better than Quadro P6000?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,609 vs 15,512 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1080 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (180W vs 250W).

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

GeForce GTX 1080 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?

GeForce GTX 1080 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $599 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1080 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1080 is about $5,400 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $5,999 MSRP, and you are getting 0.6% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $599 MSRP gets you lower power draw (180W vs 250W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Quadro P6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P6000 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $5,999 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1080 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 Benchmark Check

Quadro P6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	153 FPS	245 FPS
medium	135 FPS	233 FPS
high	120 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	226 FPS
medium	106 FPS	192 FPS
high	94 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	123 FPS
medium	65 FPS	103 FPS
high	52 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	72 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Open Quadro P6000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	289 FPS	373 FPS
medium	242 FPS	322 FPS
high	181 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	189 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	229 FPS
medium	158 FPS	195 FPS
high	127 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	110 FPS
medium	88 FPS	90 FPS
high	73 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Open Quadro P6000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	702 FPS	698 FPS
medium	562 FPS	558 FPS
high	468 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	527 FPS	524 FPS
medium	421 FPS	419 FPS
high	351 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	351 FPS	349 FPS
medium	281 FPS	279 FPS
high	234 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	175 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Open Quadro P6000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	399 FPS	566 FPS
medium	334 FPS	492 FPS
high	281 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	343 FPS
1440p
low	332 FPS	452 FPS
medium	277 FPS	396 FPS
high	220 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	260 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	279 FPS
medium	141 FPS	266 FPS
high	129 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 and Quadro P6000

GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.

Quadro P6000

The Quadro P6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15,609 and the Quadro P6000 reaches 15,512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P6000 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 3,840 (Quadro P6000). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
G3D Mark Score	15,609	15,512
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+42%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+5%	1645 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	240+50%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.4 MB+49%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P6000 has 23 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 193% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) — a 35% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 3 MB (Quadro P6000) — the Quadro P6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	23.438 GB+193%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	432 GB/s+35%
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) vs 12.1 (Quadro P6000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080	Quadro P6000
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 draws 180W versus the Quadro P6000's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 650W (Quadro P6000). Power connectors: 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	Quadro P6000
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.7+40%	62.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Quadro P6000 launched at $5999. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 90% less ($5400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 2.6 (Quadro P6000) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 903.8% better value.