Radeon RX 5600
VS
Quadro M6000 24GB

Radeon RX 5600 vs Quadro M6000 24GB

AMD

Radeon RX 5600

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1265 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016Core: 988 MHzBoost: 1114 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 Radeon RX 5600

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
113%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
100%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M6000 24GB

#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
190%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
186%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
180%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
179%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
176%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
162%
#101
156%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
137%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
127%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
124%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
122%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
115%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
111%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
101%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
100%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
91%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
89%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
86%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
85%
#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
84%
#115
Radeon Instinct MI60
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600
83%
#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
67%
#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
45%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5600 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5600 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 RX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M6000 24GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon RX 5600Quadro M6000 24GB
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $600 for the Quadro M6000 24GB, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 304.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 5600Quadro M6000 24GB
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+304.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($150)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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 RX 5600 and Quadro M6000 24GB

AMD

Radeon RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

NVIDIA

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 RX 5600 scores 11,753 and the Quadro M6000 24GB reaches 11,625 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro M6000 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 5600Quadro M6000 24GB
G3D Mark Score
11,753+1%
11,625
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
7 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2304
3072+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.829 TFLOPS
6.844 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock
1265 MHz+14%
1114 MHz
ROPs
64
96+50%
TMUs
144
256+78%
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 5600Quadro M6000 24GB
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 24GB has 24 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) vs 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000 24GB) — a 10.1% advantage for the Quadro M6000 24GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 5600Quadro M6000 24GB
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
24 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s
317 GB/s+10%
Bus Width
192-bit
384-bit+100%
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 5600Quadro M6000 24GB
DirectX
12.1
12/1
Vulkan
1.2+9%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB).

FeatureRadeon RX 5600Quadro M6000 24GB
Encoder
VCN 2.0
NVENC 4.0
Decoder
VCN 2.0
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the Quadro M6000 24GB's 250W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 5600Quadro M6000 24GB
TDP
150W-40%
250W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
267mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
78.4+69%
46.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro M6000 24GB launched at $4999 and now averages $600. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 75% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 19.4 (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 304.1% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon RX 5600Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP
$229-95%
$4999
Avg Price (30d)
$150-75%
$600
Performance per Dollar
78.4+304%
19.4
Codename
Navi 10
GM200
Release
July 7 2020
March 5 2016
Ranking
#295
#233