RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q vs Quadro K5000M
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
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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. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is positioned at rank 393 and the Quadro K5000M is on rank 50, so the Quadro K5000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). 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 Quadro K5000M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K5000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q.
| Insight | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | Quadro K5000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K5000M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $509 versus $8,565 for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q, it costs 94% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1618.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | Quadro K5000M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1618.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($8,565) | ✅More affordable ($509) |
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 RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q and Quadro K5000M
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.
Quadro K5000M
The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.
Graphics Performance
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q scores 2,747 and the Quadro K5000M reaches 2,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Quadro K5000M uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 1,344 (Quadro K5000M). Raw compute: 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M).
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | Quadro K5000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,747 | 2,805+2% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 24064+1690% | 1344 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 126 TFLOPS+7702% | 1.615 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 192+500% | 32 |
| TMUs | 752+571% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 23.5 MB+21264% | 0.11 MB |
| L2 Cache | 128 MB+25500% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | Quadro K5000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5000M has 4 GB. The Quadro K5000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000M) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | Quadro K5000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 512-bit+700% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 MB+25500% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | Quadro K5000M |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M). Decoder: NVDEC 6th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5000M).
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | Quadro K5000M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 9th Gen | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 6th Gen | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q draws 600W versus the Quadro K5000M's 100W — a 142.9% difference. The Quadro K5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 350W (Quadro K5000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | Quadro K5000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 600W | 100W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | — |
| Height | 137mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 81°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 28.1+511% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K5000M costs 94.1% less ($8056 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) vs 5.5 (Quadro K5000M) — the Quadro K5000M offers 1733.3% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).
| Feature | RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q | Quadro K5000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8565 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8565 | $509-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 5.5+1733% |
| Codename | GB202 | GK104 |
| Release | March 18 2025 | August 7 2012 |
| Ranking | #609 | #600 |
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