Quadro M6000 24GB vs Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M6000 24GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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 RTX 4000 (Mobile)
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M6000 24GB scores 11,625 and the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) reaches 11,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1410 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,625 | 11,715 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+243% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.844 TFLOPS+171% | 2.527 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz | 1410 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+357% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+25% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 M6000 24GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M6000 24GB comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12/1 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M6000 24GB draws 250W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 144.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 40W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.5 | 292.9+530% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | — |
| Codename | GM200 | TU117 |
| Release | March 5 2016 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #233 | #354 |
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