
GRID RTX6000-1Q vs Quadro P5000

GRID RTX6000-1Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID RTX6000-1Q
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-1Q.
| Insight | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $400 (vs $1,500), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 278.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+278.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($400) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-1Q and Quadro P5000

GRID RTX6000-1Q
The GRID RTX6000-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,617 points.

Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The GRID RTX6000-1Q scores 12,617 and the Quadro P5000 reaches 12,728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,617 | 12,728 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+84% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1733 MHz+47% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 160+25% |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | 960 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID RTX6000-1Q comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1+10% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000).
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 3rd Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID RTX6000-1Q draws 225W versus the Quadro P5000's 180W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro P5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 500W (Quadro P5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 180W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 56.1 | 70.7+26% |
Value Analysis
The GRID RTX6000-1Q launched at $6299 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the Quadro P5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $400. The Quadro P5000 costs 73.3% less ($1100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.4 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 31.8 (Quadro P5000) — the Quadro P5000 offers 278.6% better value. The Quadro P5000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6299 | $2499-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $400-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.4 | 31.8+279% |
| Codename | GM204 | GP104 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | October 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #525 | #206 |
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