G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 780 vs Quadro K6000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 780 vs Quadro K6000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 780

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,766 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 950.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quadro K6000

2013

Why buy it

✅3.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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955.1% HIGHER MSRP
$5,265 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 15.9 G3D/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K6000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (7,993 vs 7,957), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 780 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 780 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $4,766 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $5,265, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 950.4% (15.9 vs 1.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro K6000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 780 vs Quadro K6000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 780

The GeForce GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.

Quadro K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 and the Quadro K6000 reaches 7,993 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 902 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro K6000
G3D Mark Score	7,957	7,993
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2880+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	5.196 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	902 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	192	240+25%
L1 Cache	192 KB	240 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K6000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro K6000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K6000 carries 12 GB. Quadro K6000 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) — a 36.5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce GTX 780 and 256-bit on the Quadro K6000.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro K6000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+36%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro K6000
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.0	1.1+10%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro K6000
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The Quadro K6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 265mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro K6000
TDP	250W	225W-10%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	265mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	80°C
Perf/Watt	31.8	35.5+12%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 780 came in at $499, while the Quadro K6000 launched at $5265. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 780 was 90.5% cheaper ($4766 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.9 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 1.5 (Quadro K6000) — the GeForce GTX 780 offers 960% better value.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Quadro K6000
MSRP	$499-91%	$5265
Performance per Dollar	15.9+960%	1.5
Codename	GK110	GK110B
Release	May 23 2013	July 23 2013
Ranking	#320	#318

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