
GRID RTX6000-1Q vs Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design

GRID RTX6000-1Q
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GRID RTX6000-1Q
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID RTX6000-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design

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 RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,675 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID RTX6000-1Q scores 12,617 and the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,675 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 8.294 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1350 MHz.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,617 | 12,675 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3072+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 8.294 TFLOPS+72% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1350 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 192+50% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 3 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID RTX6000-1Q comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design) — the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID RTX6000-1Q draws 225W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 95.1% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 80W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 56.1 | 158.4+182% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID RTX6000-1Q | Quadro RTX 5000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | TU104 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #525 | #208 |
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