Radeon Instinct MI60 vs Quadro M6000 24GB
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 24GB
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ 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 24GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M6000 24GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Instinct MI60 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $600 (vs $600), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.1% better value per dollar than the Quadro M6000 24GB.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 24GB
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 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 Radeon Instinct MI60 scores 11,638 and the Quadro M6000 24GB reaches 11,625 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Quadro M6000 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,638 | 11,625 |
| 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 | 256 |
| 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 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24GB has 24 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 200% 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 24GB) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| 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 24GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24GB). 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 24GB).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24GB's 250W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro M6000 24GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60) 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: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 46.5+20% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Quadro M6000 24GB launched at $4999 and now averages $600. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 19.4 (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the Quadro M6000 24GB offers 0% better value. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $4999-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 19.4 |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GM200 |
| Release | November 18 2018 | March 5 2016 |
| Ranking | #232 | #233 |
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