NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 vs NVIDIA Quadro K2200 Comparison

The data is unambiguous: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is in a different performance class than the NVIDIA Quadro K2200. Across the two shared benchmark tests, the GTX 1080 wins decisively, with a 347.9% lead in Geekbench OpenCL and a 201.3% lead in Geekbench Vulkan. The GTX 1080’s average benchmark score of 11960 places it at the 51st percentile of all GPUs, while the Quadro K2200’s 10761 average lands at the 49th percentile. For any workload where compute performance matters, the GTX 1080 is the only rational choice from this data. The Quadro K2200 is not competitive in raw throughput; its only conceivable advantage is its lower power draw and single-slot form factor, but those do not offset the massive performance deficit.

The Verdict

Choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 if your priority is maximum compute performance. It wins both head-to-head benchmarks by enormous margins: 347.9% in Geekbench OpenCL (51204 vs 11431) and 201.3% in Geekbench Vulkan (30398 vs 10090). Its average benchmark score of 11960 is 11.1% higher than the Quadro K2200’s 10761. The GTX 1080 also holds a 51st percentile rank versus all GPUs, compared to the Quadro K2200’s 49th percentile. The GTX 1080’s closest rivals by average score are the GTX 960A (11998, -0.3% delta), RX 6500 XT (11842, +1% delta), and GTX 1660 (11680, +2.4% delta), meaning it sits in a competitive mid-range cluster. The Quadro K2200, by contrast, sits near the GTX 560 Ti (10690, +0.7% delta) and MX350 (10883, -1.1% delta), which are far older or lower-tier parts.

Choose the Quadro K2200 only if you require a single-slot card with no external power connectors and a 68 W TDP. It is a capable low-profile option for basic display output, but the benchmark data shows it cannot handle demanding compute tasks. Its 640 shading units and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory are dwarfed by the GTX 1080’s 2560 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR5X. The Quadro K2200’s 80.19 GB/s memory bandwidth is also a fraction of the GTX 1080’s 320.3 GB/s. For any user who needs to run OpenCL or Vulkan workloads, the GTX 1080 is the clear winner.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different NVIDIA architectures and process nodes. The GTX 1080 uses the GP104 chip built on a 16 nm TSMC process, packing 7,200 million transistors into a 314 mm² die. The Quadro K2200 uses the GM107 chip on a 28 nm TSMC process, with 1,870 million transistors on a 148 mm² die. Transistor density reflects this: the GTX 1080 achieves 22.9M transistors per mm², while the Quadro K2200 manages 12.6M per mm². The GTX 1080 is a Pascal-generation part released in 2016, while the Quadro K2200 is a Maxwell-generation part released in 2014.

Core configurations differ drastically. The GTX 1080 has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The Quadro K2200 has 640 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. Clock speeds also favor the GTX 1080: its base clock is 1607 MHz with a boost of 1733 MHz, while the Quadro K2200 runs at 1046 MHz base and 1124 MHz boost. Memory subsystems are equally divergent. The GTX 1080 uses 8 GB of GDDR5X across a 256-bit bus, delivering 320.3 GB/s of bandwidth and 10 Gbps effective memory speed. The Quadro K2200 uses 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 80.19 GB/s and 5 Gbps effective speed.

API support differs as well. The GTX 1080 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the Quadro K2200 only reaches DirectX 12 (11_0). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The GTX 1080 also has a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, while the Quadro K2200 uses PCIe 2.0 x16. Display outputs are another differentiator: the GTX 1080 offers 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the Quadro K2200 provides 1x DVI and 2x DisplayPort 1.2.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The GTX 1080 scores 11960 on average, which is 11.1% higher than the Quadro K2200’s 10761. The GTX 1080 also ranks at the 51st percentile of all GPUs, versus the Quadro K2200’s 49th percentile.

Q: How much faster is the GTX 1080 in OpenCL?

A: In Geekbench OpenCL, the GTX 1080 scores 51204 versus the Quadro K2200’s 11431, a 347.9% advantage for the GTX 1080.

Q: What about Vulkan performance?

A: In Geekbench Vulkan, the GTX 1080 scores 30398 versus 10090 for the Quadro K2200, translating to a 201.3% win for the GTX 1080.

Q: Which card consumes less power?

A: The Quadro K2200 has a 68 W TDP and requires no power connectors, while the GTX 1080 has a 180 W TDP and needs a single 8-pin connector. The suggested PSU is 250 W for the Quadro K2200 and 450 W for the GTX 1080.

Q: Do they have the same memory bandwidth?

A: No. The GTX 1080 delivers 320.3 GB/s over a 256-bit bus, while the Quadro K2200 provides 80.19 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. The GTX 1080’s memory type is GDDR5X, versus GDDR5 for the Quadro K2200.

Q: Are both cards still in production?

A: No. Both are marked as end-of-life. The GTX 1080 was released on 2016-05-26, and the Quadro K2200 on 2014-07-21.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every major specification. The GTX 1080 uses a 16 nm process, the Quadro K2200 a 28 nm process. Transistor count is 7,200 million versus 1,870 million, and die size is 314 mm² versus 148 mm². Transistor density is 22.9M per mm² versus 12.6M per mm². Base clocks are 1607 MHz versus 1046 MHz; boost clocks are 1733 MHz versus 1124 MHz. Memory speed is 10 Gbps effective versus 5 Gbps effective. Memory capacity is 8 GB versus 4 GB; memory type is GDDR5X versus GDDR5; bus width is 256-bit versus 128-bit; bandwidth is 320.3 GB/s versus 80.19 GB/s.

Shading units are 2560 versus 640, TMUs are 160 versus 40, and ROPs are 64 versus 16. Pixel rate is 110.9 GPixel/s versus 17.98 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 277.3 GTexel/s versus 44.96 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 8.873 TFLOPS versus 1,438.7 GFLOPS. The GTX 1080 has a 180 W TDP versus 68 W for the Quadro K2200. Slot width is dual-slot versus single-slot. Power connectors are 1x 8-pin versus none. Suggested PSU is 450 W versus 250 W. Bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16 versus PCIe 2.0 x16. Display outputs are 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a versus 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort 1.2. DirectX support is 12 (12_1) versus 12 (11_0). Dimensions are 267 mm length, 112 mm height, 40 mm width versus 202 mm length, 111 mm height, and no listed width. The GTX 1080 has a launch MSRP of 599 USD; the Quadro K2200 has no listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are one-sided. In Geekbench OpenCL, the GTX 1080 scores 51204 against the Quadro K2200’s 11431. The delta is 347.9%, meaning the GTX 1080 is roughly 4.5 times faster. This is the largest gap between the two cards. In Geekbench Vulkan, the GTX 1080 scores 30398 versus 10090, a 201.3% advantage. Even the GTX 1080’s “weaker” result in Vulkan is more than triple the Quadro K2200’s score.

These results align with the underlying specs. The GTX 1080’s FP32 throughput of 8.873 TFLOPS is over six times the Quadro K2200’s 1,438.7 GFLOPS. Memory bandwidth is four times higher on the GTX 1080. The GTX 1080’s pixel rate of 110.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 277.3 GTexel/s dwarf the Quadro K2200’s 17.98 GPixel/s and 44.96 GTexel/s. The GTX 1080 wins both head-to-head benchmarks, giving it 2 wins and 0 losses. The Quadro K2200 has no wins in any shared test.

Where Each One Wins

The GTX 1080 wins in every compute scenario measured. For OpenCL workloads—which include general-purpose GPU compute, physics simulations, and many data-parallel tasks—the GTX 1080 is 347.9% faster. For Vulkan-based applications, which include modern game engines and compute-heavy rendering, it is 201.3% faster. The GTX 1080’s 8 GB of GDDR5X memory and 320.3 GB/s bandwidth make it suitable for larger datasets, while its 8.873 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles heavy number-crunching. Its 51st percentile rank and average score of 11960 place it among capable mid-range parts, close to the GTX 960A (11998) and RX 6500 XT (11842).

The Quadro K2200 has no benchmark wins. Its only advantages are physical and power-related: a 68 W TDP versus 180 W, single-slot width versus dual-slot, no power connectors versus a single 8-pin, and a 250 W suggested PSU versus 450 W. It also uses a PCIe 2.0 x16 interface, which may be compatible with older systems. For users who need a low-power display adapter in a small chassis, the Quadro K2200 works, but it cannot handle compute-intensive tasks. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 80.19 GB/s bandwidth are limiting factors. The data shows no scenario where the Quadro K2200 outperforms the GTX 1080 in raw performance.