Quadro M6000 24GB vs Radeon Pro Vega 48
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 Pro Vega 48
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 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 M6000 24GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (24 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 48.
| Insight | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $450 versus $600 for the Quadro M6000 24GB, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 29.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($450) |
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 Pro Vega 48
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 Pro Vega 48
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,270 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M6000 24GB scores 11,625 and the Radeon Pro Vega 48 reaches 11,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 3,072 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Raw compute: 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1300 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,625+3% | 11,270 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.844 TFLOPS | 7.987 TFLOPS+17% |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz | 1300 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+47% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Vega 48 has 0 MB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 100+% 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 Pro Vega 48) — the Radeon Pro Vega 48 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | Shared System RAM |
| 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 Pro Vega 48). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12/1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 48).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M6000 24GB draws 250W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 48's 30W — a 157.1% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 30W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.5 | 375.7+708% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M6000 24GB launched at $4999 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 costs 25% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 25.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) — the Radeon Pro Vega 48 offers 28.9% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 24GB | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | $450-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $450-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 25.0+29% |
| Codename | GM200 | Vega 10 |
| Release | March 5 2016 | March 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #233 | #241 |
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