
Quadro P6000 vs RTX 2000E Ada Generation

Quadro P6000
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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 P6000
Performance Per Dollar RTX 2000E Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The RTX 2000E Ada Generation likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 46.5% more VRAM (23 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 2000E Ada Generation.
| Insight | Quadro P6000 | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+46.5%) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $999 versus $1,500 for the Quadro P6000, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 47.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P6000 | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($999) |
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 P6000 and RTX 2000E Ada Generation

Quadro P6000
The Quadro P6000 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: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.

RTX 2000E Ada Generation
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,252 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P6000 scores 15,512 and the RTX 2000E Ada Generation reaches 15,252 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P6000 is built on Pascal while the RTX 2000E Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Quadro P6000) vs 2,816 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Raw compute: 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000) vs 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2130 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,512+2% | 15,252 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+36% | 2816 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.63 TFLOPS+5% | 12 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 2130 MHz+29% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+173% | 88 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 2.8 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P6000 comes with 23 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 2000E Ada Generation has 16 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 46.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) vs 224 GB/s (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) — a 92.9% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro P6000) vs 12 MB (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) — the RTX 2000E Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 23.438 GB+46% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+93% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P6000) vs 12.2 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Quadro P6000) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation).
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P6000 draws 250W versus the RTX 2000E Ada Generation's 70W — a 112.5% difference. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro P6000) vs 650W (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 70W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 167mm |
| Height | 111mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 62.0 | 217.9+251% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P6000 launched at $5999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the RTX 2000E Ada Generation launched at $999 and now averages $999. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation costs 33.4% less ($501 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro P6000) vs 15.3 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) — the RTX 2000E Ada Generation offers 48.5% better value. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P6000 | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5999 | $999-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $999-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 15.3+49% |
| Codename | GP102 | AD107 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | February 12 2024 |
| Ranking | #141 | #107 |
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