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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro 6000 is positioned at rank 374 and the Quadro K4000 is on rank 283, so the Quadro K4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 6000
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 | Quadro K4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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
The Quadro K4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 6000 | Quadro K4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Quadro K4000
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.
Quadro K4000
The Quadro K4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points. Launch price was $1,269.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 6000 scores 2,692 and the Quadro K4000 reaches 2,719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 6000 is built on Fermi while the Quadro K4000 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Quadro 6000) vs 768 (Quadro K4000). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro K4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,692 | 2,719+1% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 768+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 1.244 TFLOPS+21% |
| ROPs | 48+100% | 24 |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+1300% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+100% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro K4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro K4000 has 3 GB. The Quadro 6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Quadro 6000) vs 384 KB (Quadro K4000) — the Quadro 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro K4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+100% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+100% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 6000 draws 204W versus the Quadro K4000's 80W — a 87.3% difference. The Quadro K4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 6000) vs 350W (Quadro K4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro K4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 80W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 34.0+158% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro K4000 launched at $1269 and now averages $100. The Quadro K4000 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (Quadro 6000) vs 27.2 (Quadro K4000) — the Quadro K4000 offers 52% better value. The Quadro K4000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro K4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4399 | $1269-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $100-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9 | 27.2+52% |
| Codename | GF100 | GK106 |
| Release | December 10 2010 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #615 | #613 |
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