Radeon R9 290 / 390 vs Quadro K6000

Radeon R9 290 / 390

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Quadro K6000

2013Core: 797 MHzBoost: 902 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 290 / 390

300

8,150

+2.0%

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

Radeon 760M

Radeon R9 380X

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

7,993

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce MX570 A

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop 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 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 Radeon R9 290 / 390 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Quadro K6000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 (275mm)	Standard Size (265mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 290 / 390 holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $300), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 370.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Quadro K6000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+370.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️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 R9 290 / 390 Benchmark Check

Quadro K6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 290 / 390 and Quadro K6000

Radeon R9 290 / 390

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,150 points. Launch price was $329.

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 R9 290 / 390 scores 8,150 and the Quadro K6000 reaches 7,993 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 290 / 390 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 902 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Quadro K6000
G3D Mark Score	8,150+2%	7,993
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	2880+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.12 TFLOPS	5.196 TFLOPS+1%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz+11%	902 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160	240+50%
L1 Cache	640 KB+167%	240 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	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 R9 290 / 390 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. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) — a 51.7% advantage for the Radeon R9 290 / 390. Bus width: 512-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) — the Quadro K6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Quadro K6000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s+52%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit+100%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Quadro K6000
DirectX	12.0+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Quadro K6000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 draws 300W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro K6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 265mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Quadro K6000
TDP	300W	225W-25%
Recommended PSU	750W	350W-53%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	275mm	265mm
Height	109mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	95°C	80°C-16%
Perf/Watt	27.2	35.5+31%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Quadro K6000 launched at $5265 and now averages $300. The Radeon R9 290 / 390 costs 78.3% less ($235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.4 (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 26.6 (Quadro K6000) — the Radeon R9 290 / 390 offers 371.4% better value. The Radeon R9 290 / 390 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).