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Quadro K6000
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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. The Quadro K6000 is positioned at rank #319 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 470/570.
| Insight | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (265mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 470/570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 470/570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $300), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 644.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+644.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K6000 and Radeon RX 470/570
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 RX 470/570
The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K6000 scores 7,993 and the Radeon RX 470/570 reaches 7,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K6000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (Quadro K6000) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1206 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,993 | 7,935 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+41% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+5% | 4.94 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 902 MHz | 1206 MHz+34% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+88% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 512 KB+113% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K6000 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 470/570) — a 6.2% advantage for the Radeon RX 470/570. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211 GB/s | 224 GB/s+6% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Quadro K6000) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12.0+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K6000 draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 120W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K6000) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 265mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 120W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 265mm | 240mm |
| Height | 110mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.5 | 66.1+86% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K6000 launched at $5265 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.6 (Quadro K6000) vs 198.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 645.9% better value. The Radeon RX 470/570 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5265 | $179-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $40-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.6 | 198.4+646% |
| Codename | GK110B | Ellesmere |
| Release | July 23 2013 | August 4 2016 |
| Ranking | #318 | #315 |
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