Quadro M6000 24GB vs Quadro P4000
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M6000 24GB
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M6000 24GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 Quadro P4000.
| Insight | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $290 (vs $600), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 103.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($290) |
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 Quadro P4000
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.
Quadro P4000
The Quadro P4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1202 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 105W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,431 points. Launch price was $815.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M6000 24GB scores 11,625 and the Quadro P4000 reaches 11,431 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P4000 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000). Raw compute: 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1480 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,625+2% | 11,431 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+71% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.844 TFLOPS+29% | 5.304 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz | 1480 MHz+33% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+129% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+67% | 0.66 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M6000 24GB comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 2 MB (Quadro P4000) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| 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 12.0 (Quadro P4000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12/1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1+10% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M6000 24GB draws 250W versus the Quadro P4000's 105W — a 81.7% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 500W (Quadro P4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 105W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.5 | 108.9+134% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M6000 24GB launched at $4999 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Quadro P4000 launched at $815 and now averages $290. The Quadro P4000 costs 51.7% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 39.4 (Quadro P4000) — the Quadro P4000 offers 103.1% better value. The Quadro P4000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro P4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | $815-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $290-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 39.4+103% |
| Codename | GM200 | GP104 |
| Release | March 5 2016 | February 6 2017 |
| Ranking | #233 | #239 |
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