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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.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 6000
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro M620 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro M620 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 Quadro M620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M620 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 284.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 6000 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+284.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 M620
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 M620
The Quadro M620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 756 MHz to 977 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,758 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 6000 scores 2,692 and the Quadro M620 reaches 2,758 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 6000 is built on Fermi while the Quadro M620 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Quadro 6000) vs 512 (Quadro M620). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000) vs 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,692 | 2,758+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 512+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS+3% | 1 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+250% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M620 has 2 GB. The Quadro 6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Quadro 6000) vs 2 MB (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 6000 draws 204W versus the Quadro M620's 30W — a 148.7% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 6000) vs 350W (Quadro M620). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 30W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 91.9+596% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro M620 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Quadro M620 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (Quadro 6000) vs 69.0 (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 offers 285.5% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $40-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9 | 69.0+285% |
| Codename | GF100 | GM107 |
| Release | December 10 2010 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #615 | #606 |
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