Quadro M6000 24GB vs GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
Quadro M6000 24GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M6000 24GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M6000 24GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Quadro M6000 24GB | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M6000 24GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 M6000 24GB and GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
Quadro M6000 24GB
The Quadro M6000 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 5 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,625 points. Launch price was $4,999.
GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,566 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M6000 24GB scores 11,625 and the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design reaches 11,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 7.516 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,625 | 11,566 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.844 TFLOPS | 7.516 TFLOPS+10% |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz | 1468 MHz+32% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+60% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+17% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M6000 24GB comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) — a 23.8% advantage for the Quadro M6000 24GB. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 317 GB/s+24% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12/1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M6000 24GB draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.5 | 77.1+66% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | — |
| Codename | GM200 | GP104 |
| Release | March 5 2016 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #233 | #257 |
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