What are the main differences between an NVIDIA gaming card and a Quadro?

Question

I intend to work in 3d studio max. I've heard that Nvidia Quadro cards are more suitable for this kind of applications instead of Nvidia gaming cards. Why are Quadros better for 3D modelling instead of normal cards? I would prefer rather precise answers, please. Thank you!

I intend to work in 3d studio max. I know that Nvidia Quadro cards are more suitable for this kind of applications instead of Nvidia gaming cards. Why are Quadros better for 3D modelling instead of normal cards?
I knoI would prefer rather precise technical answers, please(is there a higher bandwidth or more pixel/vertex pipelines or is it a different architecture? if yes, in what way specifically etc). Thank you!

Answer 1

The differences are sublte architectural and design differences, because they generally do have the same memory bandwidth and pixel pipes as their GeForce Counterparts. Its more a matter of how the card uses it resources. If you really want an in depth technical explanation, take a read of this:http://www.3dprographics.com/workstationgraphics.pdf
it is a bit old, bit still applies.

Answer 2

In simplest the Quadros support some graphics processing that the gaming cards don't. The gaming cards are good, but they dont need to be able to handle the same range of tasks that one designed for a more general graphics workstation. If you're working with Maya/3d Studio/ect you're going to be much better off with a Quardo based card.

Answer 3

The NVIDIA Quardro cards are a workstation graphics card. They are built for heavy graphics processing. If you can afford one Id drop it on the Quadro. That is if your serious about working with heavy 3d graphics and video. Otherwise, stick to the GeForce line they are a great card especially the higher end ones. It may suit your needs unless you intend to make money doing 3d modeling and animation.