Quadro 7000 vs GRID M6-8Q

Quadro 7000

2012Core: 651 MHz

GRID M6-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro 7000

204

3,505

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GRID M6-8Q

100

3,568

+1.8%

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 7000 is positioned at rank 398 and the GRID M6-8Q is on rank 273, so the GRID M6-8Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 7000

#382

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

61554%

#397

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

100%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

100%

#399

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

100%

#400

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

96%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

96%

#402

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

92%

#403

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

83%

#405

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

83%

#406

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

75%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

71%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

67%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

67%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M6-8Q

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

99%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

98%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

89%

#258

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6207%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

98%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

98%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

93%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

90%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

89%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

87%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro 7000	GRID M6-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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 GRID M6-8Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M6-8Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $300), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 205.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro 7000	GRID M6-8Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+205.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅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.

Quadro 7000 Benchmark Check

GRID M6-8Q Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 7000 and GRID M6-8Q

Quadro 7000

The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.

GRID M6-8Q

The GRID M6-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,568 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Quadro 7000 scores 3,505 and the GRID M6-8Q reaches 3,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 7000 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GRID M6-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 7000) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-8Q). Raw compute: 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-8Q).

Feature	Quadro 7000	GRID M6-8Q
G3D Mark Score	3,505	3,568+2%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	1536+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.3322 TFLOPS	2.218 TFLOPS+66%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	64	96+50%
L1 Cache	896 KB+56%	576 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 7000	GRID M6-8Q
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 7000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-8Q has 2 GB. The Quadro 7000 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 7000) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-8Q) — the GRID M6-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 7000	GRID M6-8Q
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 7000 draws 204W versus the GRID M6-8Q's 100W — a 68.4% difference. The GRID M6-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 7000) vs 350W (GRID M6-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro 7000	GRID M6-8Q
TDP	204W	100W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	17.2	35.7+108%

💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro 7000 launched at $14499 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GRID M6-8Q launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The GRID M6-8Q costs 66.7% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Quadro 7000) vs 35.7 (GRID M6-8Q) — the GRID M6-8Q offers 205.1% better value. The GRID M6-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).