Quadro M6000 vs 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
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M6000 24GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $600), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 21.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M6000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) |
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 and Quadro M6000 24GB
Quadro M6000
The Quadro M6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2015. 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: 11,769 points. Launch price was $4,199.99.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M6000 scores 11,769 and the Quadro M6000 24GB reaches 11,625 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M6000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro M6000 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro M6000) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Raw compute: 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,769+1% | 11,625 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.844 TFLOPS | 6.844 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz | 1114 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 192 | 256+33% |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M6000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 24GB has 24 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 317 GB/s | 317 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12/1 (Quadro M6000) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 draws 250W versus the Quadro M6000 24GB's 250W — a 0% difference. The Quadro M6000 24GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M6000) vs 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro M6000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.1+1% | 46.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M6000 launched at $4999 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Quadro M6000 24GB launched at $4999 and now averages $600. The Quadro M6000 costs 16.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.5 (Quadro M6000) vs 19.4 (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the Quadro M6000 offers 21.1% better value. The Quadro M6000 24GB is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M6000 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | $4999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-17% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.5+21% | 19.4 |
| Codename | GM200 | GM200 |
| Release | March 21 2015 | March 5 2016 |
| Ranking | #228 | #233 |
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