Performance comparison: which is faster?
NVIDIA Quadro P6000 (NVIDIA, 2017) and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (NVIDIA, 2017) are compared here. Compare scores and VRAM, generative AI usability, and CPUs that pair well with each GPU.
Overall performance: Quadro P6000 is about 3.4% faster
For generative AI, the higher-VRAM Quadro P6000（24GB） has the advantage. For gaming, prioritize performance score and CPU compatibility; for AI, prioritize VRAM.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual fps varies by resolution, game, and CPU configuration.
| Item | Quadro P6000 | GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 15,000 | 14,500 |
| VRAM | 24GB | 11GB |
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Series | Workstation | GTX 10 |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Compatible CPU Example | Ryzen 7 1800X | Ryzen 7 1700X |
These generative AI models can run on only one GPU because of the VRAM difference (Stable Diffusion, Flux, LLMs, and others).
— None (all models that run on Quadro P6000 also run here)
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize high fps and smooth performance in demanding games | Quadro P6000 |
| Run larger generative AI and LLM models | Quadro P6000 |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | GTX 1080 Ti (the lower model is often sufficient) |
Quadro P6000 is about 3.4% higher by score (Quadro P6000: 15000 points / GTX 1080 Ti: 14500 points). Actual fps also varies by resolution, game, and CPU, so price is a reasonable deciding factor when the gap is only a few percent.
Quadro P6000 has 24GB of VRAM, while GTX 1080 Ti has 11GB; Quadro P6000 has more. If image generation or a local LLM is even a possibility, the higher-VRAM option provides more room.
Using our guideline, Ryzen 7 1800X pairs well with Quadro P6000 and Ryzen 7 1700X with GTX 1080 Ti (CPU:GPU ≈ 0.9:1). If the CPU is too weak, replacing the GPU may not raise fps, so check the combination before buying.
