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Quadro 6000
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Radeon HD 8770
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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 Radeon HD 8770 is on rank 271, so the Radeon HD 8770 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 Radeon HD 8770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8770.
| Insight | Quadro 6000 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 6000 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon HD 8770
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.
Radeon HD 8770
The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 6000 scores 2,692 and the Radeon HD 8770 reaches 2,607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 6000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 8770 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Quadro 6000) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8770). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,692+3% | 2,607 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448+17% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS+62% | 0.6336 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 56+133% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+833% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 6000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8770 has 2 GB. The Quadro 6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Quadro 6000) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) — the Quadro 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 6000 draws 204W versus the Radeon HD 8770's 50W — a 121.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 6000) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 52.1+295% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (Quadro 6000) vs 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) — the Quadro 6000 offers 2.9% better value. The Radeon HD 8770 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4399 | $150-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9+3% | 17.4 |
| Codename | GF100 | Mars |
| Release | December 10 2010 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #615 | #844 |
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