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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 Radeon R9 M380 is on rank 379, so the Quadro 6000 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 R9 M380
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 6000 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R9 M380
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 R9 M380
The Radeon R9 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,752 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 6000 scores 2,692 and the Radeon R9 M380 reaches 2,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 6000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 M380 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Quadro 6000) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M380). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M380).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,692 | 2,752+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 768+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS+49% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+367% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M380 has 4 GB. The Quadro 6000 offers 50% 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 R9 M380) — the Quadro 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 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 R9 M380's 75W — a 92.5% difference. The Radeon R9 M380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 6000) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 75W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 36.7+178% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Quadro 6000 costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (Quadro 6000) vs 9.2 (Radeon R9 M380) — the Quadro 6000 offers 94.6% better value. The Radeon R9 M380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 6000 | Radeon R9 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4399 | $300-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-50% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9+95% | 9.2 |
| Codename | GF100 | Strato |
| Release | December 10 2010 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #615 | #607 |
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