Quadro K6000 vs GeForce RTX 4060
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.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K6000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 144.6% 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-144.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+144.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (265mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $300 for the Quadro K6000, it costs 0% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 145.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K6000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+145.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($299) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060
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.
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro K6000 scores 7,993 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 144.6%. The Quadro K6000 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (Quadro K6000) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,993 | 19,548+145% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880 | 3072+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+191% |
| Boost Clock | 902 MHz | 2460 MHz+173% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+150% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 3 MB+1204% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 24 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro K6000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K6000 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 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 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 28.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211 GB/s | 272 GB/s+29% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 24 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Quadro K6000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 Ultimate+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 NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K6000 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K6000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 265mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 115W-49% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 265mm | 240mm |
| Height | 110mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 73°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 35.5 | 170.0+379% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K6000 launched at $5265 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 0.3% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.6 (Quadro K6000) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 145.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K6000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5265 | $299-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.6 | 65.4+146% |
| Codename | GK110B | AD107 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #318 | #84 |
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