Quadro 6000 vs Radeon Pro 450

CPU

GPU

Quadro 6000

2010Core: 574 MHz

Radeon Pro 450

2016Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro 6000

204

2,692

0.0%

GeForce 845M

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce MX250

GeForce GTX 980M

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon Pro 450

2,723

+1.2%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 6000

#359

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24218%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

100%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

98%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

95%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

92%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

92%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

87%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

87%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

77%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

72%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

70%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

70%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

69%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

69%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 450 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro 450 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 Radeon Pro 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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	Radeon Pro 450
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 279.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro 6000	Radeon Pro 450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+279.3%)
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.

Quadro 6000 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 6000 and Radeon Pro 450

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 Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 6000 scores 2,692 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 6000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (Quadro 6000) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

Feature	Quadro 6000	Radeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score	2,692	2,723+1%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	448	640+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.028 TFLOPS	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	896 KB+460%	160 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 6000	Radeon Pro 450
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 6000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 6000	Radeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 6000 draws 204W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 141.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 6000) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro 6000	Radeon Pro 450
TDP	204W	35W-83%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	13.2	77.8+489%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (Quadro 6000) vs 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 280.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).