Radeon Pro 580 vs Quadro K6000

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 Radeon Pro 580 is positioned at rank 93 and the Quadro K6000 is on rank 319, so the Radeon Pro 580 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 Radeon Pro 580

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

98%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

97%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

95%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

93%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

93%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

90%

#78

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

952%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

99%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

95%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K6000

#303

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#318

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#322

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#324

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#325

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 580.

Insight	Radeon Pro 580	Quadro K6000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (265mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 94% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 580	Quadro K6000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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.

Radeon Pro 580 Benchmark Check

Quadro K6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 580 and Quadro K6000

Radeon Pro 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

Quadro K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 580 scores 7,753 and the Quadro K6000 reaches 7,993 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 902 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Quadro K6000
G3D Mark Score	7,753	7,993+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2880+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.53 TFLOPS+6%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1200 MHz+33%	902 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	144	240+67%
L1 Cache	576 KB+140%	240 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Quadro K6000
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 580 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K6000 has 12 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) — the Radeon Pro 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Quadro K6000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Quadro K6000
DirectX	12.0+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Quadro K6000
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 580 draws 150W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 265mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Quadro K6000
TDP	150W-33%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	265mm
Height	0mm	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	51.7+46%	35.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro K6000 launched at $5265 and now averages $300. The Radeon Pro 580 costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 26.6 (Quadro K6000) — the Radeon Pro 580 offers 94.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).