RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q vs GRID M10-2Q

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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is positioned at rank 393 and the GRID M10-2Q is on rank 342, so the GRID M10-2Q 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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

#378

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

46166%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

100%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

97%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

84%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

75%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

75%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

75%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

72%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

72%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

69%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

63%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

63%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

97%

#327

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13679%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

100%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

99%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

98%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

96%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

95%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

95%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

91%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

90%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

88%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

87%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

84%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M10-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-2Q.

Insight	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q	GRID M10-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (304mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M10-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $8,565 for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q, it costs 98% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 5495.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q	GRID M10-2Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5495.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565)	✅More affordable ($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.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q Benchmark Check

GRID M10-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q and GRID M10-2Q

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.

GRID M10-2Q

The GRID M10-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q scores 2,747 and the GRID M10-2Q reaches 2,692 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GRID M10-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2Q). Raw compute: 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2Q). Boost clocks: 2617 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q	GRID M10-2Q
G3D Mark Score	2,747+2%	2,692
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	24064+1075%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	126 TFLOPS+2511%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2617 MHz+122%	1178 MHz
ROPs	192+200%	64
TMUs	752+488%	128
L1 Cache	23.5 MB+3033%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	128 MB+6300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q	GRID M10-2Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 512-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2Q) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q	GRID M10-2Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR5
Bus Width	512-bit+700%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 MB+6300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q	GRID M10-2Q
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q draws 600W versus the GRID M10-2Q's 225W — a 90.9% difference. The GRID M10-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 350W (GRID M10-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q	GRID M10-2Q
TDP	600W	225W-63%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	1mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	4.6	12.0+161%

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Value Analysis

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565 MSRP and currently averages $8565, while the GRID M10-2Q launched at $2500 and now averages $150. The GRID M10-2Q costs 98.2% less ($8415 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 17.9 (GRID M10-2Q) — the GRID M10-2Q offers 5866.7% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).