Quadro GV100 vs Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q

When comparing Quadro GV100 and Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Quadro GV100 and Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  Quadro GV100 Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 80 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin None
Memory type HBM2 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 32 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • Quadro GV100 has 212% more power consumption, than Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Quadro GV100 has 24 GB more memory, than Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q.
  • Quadro GV100 is used in Desktops, and Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q - in Mobile workstations.
  • Quadro GV100 is build with Volta architecture, and Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro GV100 is 352 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q.
  • Quadro GV100 and Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q are manufactured by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q is 12304 MHz higher, than Quadro GV100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 60−65 60−65
ultra / 1080p 40−45 40−45
QHD / 1440p 35−40 30−35
4K / 2160p 21−24 20−22
low / 720p 85−90 85−90
medium / 1080p 70−75 70−75
The average gaming FPS of Quadro GV100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1% more, than Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q.

Full Specs

  Quadro GV100 Quadro RTX 4000 Max Q
Architecture Volta Turing
Code name GV100 N19E-Q3 MAX-Q
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 27 March 2018 27 May 2019
Pipelines 5120 2560
Core clock speed 1132 MHz 780 - 960 MHz
Boost Clock 1627 MHz 1380 - 1485 MHz
Transistor count 21,100 million 13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 520.6 220.8
Floating-point performance 14,817 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 4096 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1696 MHz 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 868.4 GB/s 416.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 7.0 7.5
Laptop size large
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