Quadro K6000 vs Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K6000 is positioned at rank 319 and the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is on rank 145, so the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K6000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 | Standard Size (265mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $300), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 361.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+361.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 K6000 and Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
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 580 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K6000 scores 7,993 and the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K6000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (Quadro K6000) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000) vs 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1077 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,993 | 8,000 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+25% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+5% | 4.963 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 902 MHz | 1077 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+67% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 576 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 580 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — a 21.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211 GB/s | 256 GB/s+21% |
| 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 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (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 580 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)).
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K6000 draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K6000) vs 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 265mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 265mm | 0mm |
| Height | 110mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 35.5 | 80.0+125% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K6000 launched at $5265 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) launched at $229 and now averages $65. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) costs 78.3% less ($235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.6 (Quadro K6000) vs 123.1 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers 362.8% better value. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5265 | $229-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $65-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.6 | 123.1+363% |
| Codename | GK110B | Polaris 20 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #318 | #338 |
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