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 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

2016

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 23 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 GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) 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 15,614 vs 15,512 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (150W vs 250W).

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

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) 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 (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $5,999 MSRP, and you are getting 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P6000 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P6000 is 2016 hardware with 23 GB of VRAM, 15,512 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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Quadro P6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	156 FPS	197 FPS
medium	138 FPS	183 FPS
high	122 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	182 FPS
medium	106 FPS	153 FPS
high	94 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	114 FPS
medium	65 FPS	96 FPS
high	52 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	67 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)Open Quadro P6000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	312 FPS	355 FPS
medium	262 FPS	306 FPS
high	197 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	182 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	225 FPS
medium	172 FPS	193 FPS
high	139 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	109 FPS
medium	88 FPS	91 FPS
high	73 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	58 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)Open Quadro P6000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	703 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	422 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 (móvel)Open Quadro P6000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	446 FPS	520 FPS
medium	386 FPS	451 FPS
high	319 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	364 FPS	422 FPS
medium	311 FPS	367 FPS
high	234 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	201 FPS	260 FPS
medium	170 FPS	247 FPS
high	148 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	175 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)Open Quadro P6000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.

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 (móvel) scores 15,614 and the Quadro P6000 reaches 15,512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Quadro P6000 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 3,840 (Quadro P6000). Raw compute: 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000). Boost clocks: 1771 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	Quadro P6000
G3D Mark Score	15,614	15,512
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.068 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock	1771 MHz+8%	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 (móvel) 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 (móvel)	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 (móvel) 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 (móvel)) 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 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (Quadro P6000) — the Quadro P6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	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: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Quadro P6000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	Quadro P6000
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	Quadro P6000
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the Quadro P6000's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 650W (Quadro P6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	Quadro P6000
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.1+68%	62.0