Quadro P3000 vs Tesla M6

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro P3000 is positioned at rank 135 and the Tesla M6 is on rank 188, so the Quadro P3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3000

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

97%

#120

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1388%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

100%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

100%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

94%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

94%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

93%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

92%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

91%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

89%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

89%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

87%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M6

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

99%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

98%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

94%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

89%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

87%

#173

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2371%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

98%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

98%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

97%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

94%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

93%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

89%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

88%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M6.

Insight	Quadro P3000	Tesla M6
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro P3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P3000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $84), it costs 5% less, resulting in a 7.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P3000	Tesla M6
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($84)

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.

Quadro P3000 Benchmark Check

Tesla M6 Benchmark Check

Loading...

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P3000 and Tesla M6

Quadro P3000

The Quadro P3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,384 points. Launch price was $5,999.

Tesla M6

The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P3000 scores 6,384 and the Tesla M6 reaches 6,225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P3000 is built on Pascal while the Tesla M6 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Quadro P3000) vs 1,536 (Tesla M6). Raw compute: 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000) vs 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1180 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P3000	Tesla M6
G3D Mark Score	6,384+3%	6,225
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3840+150%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.63 TFLOPS+248%	3.625 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1645 MHz+39%	1180 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	240+150%	96
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+150%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P3000	Tesla M6
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 P3000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M6 has 4 GB. The Quadro P3000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro P3000) vs 2 MB (Tesla M6) — the Quadro P3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P3000	Tesla M6
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3000) vs 12 (Tesla M6). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro P3000	Tesla M6
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Max Displays	4	0

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P3000) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	Quadro P3000	Tesla M6
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	3rd Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	—

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P3000 draws 250W versus the Tesla M6's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Tesla M6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P3000) vs 350W (Tesla M6). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro P3000	Tesla M6
TDP	250W	100W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	25.5	62.3+144%

💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro P3000 launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Tesla M6 launched at $1000 and now averages $84. The Quadro P3000 costs 4.8% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 79.8 (Quadro P3000) vs 74.1 (Tesla M6) — the Quadro P3000 offers 7.7% better value. The Quadro P3000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).