Radeon Instinct MI60 vs Quadro M6000
Radeon Instinct MI60
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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 Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ 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 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Instinct MI60.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $500 versus $600 for the Radeon Instinct MI60, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 21.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($500) |
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 Radeon Instinct MI60 and Quadro M6000
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Instinct MI60 scores 11,638 and the Quadro M6000 reaches 11,769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Quadro M6000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,638 | 11,769+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+33% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.75 TFLOPS+116% | 6.844 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+62% | 1114 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1.1 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Instinct MI60 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 has 12 GB. The Quadro M6000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 3 MB (Quadro M6000) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12/1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Instinct MI60 draws 300W versus the Quadro M6000's 250W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 500W (Quadro M6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 250W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 38.8 | 47.1+21% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Quadro M6000 launched at $4999 and now averages $500. The Quadro M6000 costs 16.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 23.5 (Quadro M6000) — the Quadro M6000 offers 21.1% better value. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $4999-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $500-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 23.5+21% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GM200 |
| Release | November 18 2018 | March 21 2015 |
| Ranking | #232 | #228 |
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