Quadro K6000 vs Radeon Pro 580

CPU

GPU

Quadro K6000

2013Core: 797 MHzBoost: 902 MHz

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Radeon Pro 580

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

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Quadro K6000 vs Radeon Pro 580 Performance Spectrum

Quadro K6000

12 GB 225

7,993

+3.1%

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Radeon Pro 580

4 GB 150

7,753

0.0%

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.

Quadro K6000 vs Radeon Pro 580 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro K6000 vs Radeon Pro 580: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro K6000

2013

Why buy it

✅13.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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953% HIGHER MSRP
$5,265 MSRPvs$500 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 15.5 G3D/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 225W vs 150W.

Radeon Pro 580

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,765 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 921.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.5 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 225W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K6000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 13.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.1% in PassMark G3D (7,993 vs 7,753), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro K6000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon Pro 580 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $4,765 cheaper on MSRP at $500 vs $5,265, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 921.4% (15.5 vs 1.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon Pro 580 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro K6000 has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro K6000 vs Radeon Pro 580 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Quadro K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

Radeon Pro 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K6000 scores 7,993 and the Radeon Pro 580 reaches 7,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K6000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (Quadro K6000) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K6000	Radeon Pro 580
G3D Mark Score	7,993+3%	7,753
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2880+25%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS	5.53 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	902 MHz	1200 MHz+33%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	240+67%	144
L1 Cache	240 KB	576 KB+140%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K6000	Radeon Pro 580
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 K6000 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 580 carries 4 GB. Quadro K6000 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro K6000 and 128-bit on the Radeon Pro 580. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K6000	Radeon Pro 580
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (Quadro K6000) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro K6000	Radeon Pro 580
DirectX	11.0	12.0+9%
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).

Feature	Quadro K6000	Radeon Pro 580
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K6000 draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K6000) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 265mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro K6000	Radeon Pro 580
TDP	225W	150W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	265mm	0mm
Height	110mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	35.5	51.7+46%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Quadro K6000 came in at $5265, while the Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500. On MSRP, Radeon Pro 580 was 90.5% cheaper ($4765 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.5 (Quadro K6000) vs 15.5 (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 offers 933.3% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Pro 580 (2017 vs 2013).

Feature	Quadro K6000	Radeon Pro 580
MSRP	$5265	$500-91%
Performance per Dollar	1.5	15.5+933%
Codename	GK110B	Polaris 20
Release	July 23 2013	June 5 2017
Ranking	#318	#327

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