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Quadro 6000
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro 6000 is positioned at rank #374 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 6000 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 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 Quadro 6000 and Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Quadro 6000
The Quadro 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 10 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $4,399.
Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 80 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,715 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 6000 scores 2,692 and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs reaches 2,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 6000 is built on Fermi while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 448 (Quadro 6000) vs 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,692 | 2,715 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 448+460% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 6000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs has 0 MB. The Quadro 6000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 6000 draws 204W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs's 28W — a 151.7% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 6000) vs 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 28W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 97.0+635% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (Quadro 6000) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF100 | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | December 10 2010 | August 15 2020 |
| Ranking | #615 | #584 |
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