GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Workstation Verdict

The Quadro GV100 has more VRAM (32GB vs 6GB), making it better suited for large models and memory-intensive workloads. Its memory bandwidth is 159% higher (870 GB/s vs 336 GB/s), translating directly to faster inference throughput. The Quadro RTX 3000 is $3,149 GBP cheaper than the Quadro GV100.

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NVIDIA
Quadro GV100
Price
£3,999
VRAM
32 GB HBM2
Mem. Speed
870 GB/s
FP32 Compute
14.8 TFLOPS
Key Specs Advantage
+2033% Memory Bus (4096-bit vs 192-bit)
+179% FP32 (TFLOPS) (14.8 TFLOPS vs 5.3 TFLOPS)
+167% CUDA Cores (5,120 vs 1,920)
Price
£850
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Mem. Speed
336 GB/s
FP32 Compute
5.3 TFLOPS
Key Specs Advantage

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Quadro GV100 vs Quadro RTX 3000: In-Depth Breakdown

VRAM: Quadro GV100 vs Quadro RTX 3000

The Quadro GV100 carries 32GB of VRAM versus 6GB on the Quadro RTX 3000. VRAM capacity is the primary constraint for running AI models without quantization — a 70B-parameter model in FP16 requires roughly 140GB, and even smaller models benefit from extra headroom. The 26GB advantage here means the Quadro GV100 can run larger models natively and handle bigger batch sizes in production.

Inference Speed: Memory Bandwidth

Memory bandwidth determines how quickly data is fed to the compute units — it's the main bottleneck for autoregressive inference (token generation in LLMs). The Quadro GV100 delivers 870 GB/s versus 336 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 3000, a 159% edge. For models already loaded into VRAM, token generation speed scales closely with this number: the Quadro GV100 will produce tokens proportionally faster in bandwidth-bound workloads.

AI Training & Compute

For model training, scientific simulation, and rendering, FP32 throughput is the key metric. The Quadro GV100 delivers 14.8 TFLOPS against 5.3 TFLOPS for the Quadro RTX 3000 — a 179% compute advantage. Training runs and heavy matrix operations will complete proportionally faster on the Quadro GV100.

Price & Value

The Quadro RTX 3000 lists from $850 GBP, $3,149 GBP less than the Quadro GV100 at $3,999 GBP. For budget-constrained teams, the savings may outweigh the spec gap — especially if the smaller card covers your typical workload.

Which should you buy: Quadro GV100 or Quadro RTX 3000?

Choose the Quadro GV100 for maximum capacity — it leads on VRAM, bandwidth, and compute, making it the better fit for large models and training jobs. The Quadro RTX 3000 is the more budget-friendly option ($3,149 GBP less) — a solid choice if your models fit within its 6GB and inference volume is moderate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Quadro GV100 or Quadro RTX 3000 run large language models?

Both can, but the Quadro GV100 (32GB) handles larger models without quantization. The Quadro RTX 3000 (6GB) works well for smaller or heavily quantized models.

Which is faster for LLM inference, the Quadro GV100 or the Quadro RTX 3000?

The Quadro GV100 is faster for token generation — its 870 GB/s memory bandwidth vs 336 GB/s on the Quadro RTX 3000 is the primary driver of inference throughput in autoregressive models.

Which is better for AI training?

The Quadro GV100 has the advantage at 14.8 TFLOPS vs 5.3 TFLOPS, making training runs proportionally faster than on the Quadro RTX 3000.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationQuadro GV100Quadro RTX 3000
ArchitectureVoltaTuring
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)5,1201,920

Memory

SpecificationQuadro GV100Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity32 GB6 GB
Memory TypeHBM2GDDR6
Memory Bus4096-bit192-bit
Bandwidth870 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationQuadro GV100Quadro RTX 3000
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W160 W
ReleasedMar 2018Apr 2019

Workstation

SpecificationQuadro GV100Quadro RTX 3000
FP32 (TFLOPS)14.8 TFLOPS5.3 TFLOPS
ECCYesYes
NVLinkYesNo
Form factordual-slotsingle-slot