Quadro M6000 24GB vs Radeon Instinct MI60
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 Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Instinct MI60 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Instinct MI60 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 Radeon Instinct MI60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Instinct MI60 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $600 (vs $600), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.1% better value per dollar than the Quadro M6000 24GB.
| Insight | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon Instinct MI60
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.
Radeon Instinct MI60
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M6000 24GB scores 11,625 and the Radeon Instinct MI60 reaches 11,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Instinct MI60 uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Raw compute: 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1800 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,625 | 11,638 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4096+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.844 TFLOPS | 14.75 TFLOPS+116% |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz | 1800 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 256 | 256 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+10% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M6000 24GB comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Instinct MI60 has 8 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12/1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M6000 24GB draws 250W versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro M6000 24GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.5+20% | 38.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M6000 24GB launched at $4999 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000 and now averages $600. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 19.4 (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 offers 0% better value. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999-17% | $6000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 19.4 |
| Codename | GM200 | Vega 20 |
| Release | March 5 2016 | November 18 2018 |
| Ranking | #233 | #232 |
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