Radeon Pro 450
VS
Quadro 6000

Radeon Pro 450 vs Quadro 6000

AMD

Radeon Pro 450

2016Core: 800 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 6000

2010Core: 574 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 6000

#359
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
24218%
#374
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
100%
#375
GRID M6-0B
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
100%
#376
RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
100%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
98%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
95%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
92%
#380
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
92%
#381
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
87%
#382
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
87%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
77%
#384
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
72%
#385
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
70%
#386
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
70%
#387
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
69%
#388
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
69%
#389
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
66%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 450 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro 450 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Pro 450Quadro 6000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 279.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro 450Quadro 6000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+279.3%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($40)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 Pro 450 and Quadro 6000

AMD

Radeon Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 6000

The Quadro 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 10 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $4,399.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 450 scores 2,723 and the Quadro 6000 reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 450 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro 6000 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 448 (Quadro 6000). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Quadro 6000).

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro 6000
G3D Mark Score
2,723+1%
2,692
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Fermi
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
640+43%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.024 TFLOPS
1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
40
56+40%
L1 Cache
160 KB
896 KB+460%
L2 Cache
1 MB+33%
0.75 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro 6000
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 6000 has 6 GB. The Quadro 6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) vs 0.75 MB (Quadro 6000) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro 6000
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+33%
0.75 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 450 draws 35W versus the Quadro 6000's 204W — a 141.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 450) vs 350W (Quadro 6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro 6000
TDP
35W-83%
204W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
77.8+489%
13.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 17.9 (Quadro 6000) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 280.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon Pro 450Quadro 6000
MSRP
$0-100%
$4399
Avg Price (30d)
$40-73%
$150
Performance per Dollar
68.1+280%
17.9
Codename
Baffin
GF100
Release
October 30 2016
December 10 2010
Ranking
#612
#615