Tesla M6 vs Quadro P3000 (móvel)

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 Tesla M6 is positioned at rank 188 and the Quadro P3000 (móvel) is on rank 135, so the Quadro P3000 (móvel) 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 Tesla M6

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

99%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

98%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

94%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

89%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

87%

#173

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2371%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

98%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

98%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

97%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

94%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

93%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

89%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

88%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P3000 (móvel)

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

97%

#119

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1388%

#134

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

100%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

100%

#138

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

94%

#139

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

94%

#140

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

#141

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

93%

#142

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

92%

#143

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

91%

#144

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#145

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

89%

#146

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

89%

#147

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

87%

#148

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M6.

Insight	Tesla M6	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla M6 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M6 holds the technical lead. Priced at $84 (vs $200), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 132.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M6	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+132.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($84)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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.

Tesla M6 Benchmark Check

Quadro P3000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M6 and Quadro P3000 (móvel)

Tesla M6

The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1088 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M6 scores 6,225 and the Quadro P3000 (móvel) reaches 6,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M6 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla M6) vs 1,280 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6) vs 3.11 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1180 MHz vs 1215 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M6	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	6,225	6,385+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1536+20%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.625 TFLOPS+17%	3.11 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1180 MHz	1215 MHz+3%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	96+20%	80
L1 Cache	576 KB+20%	480 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M6	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla M6) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the Tesla M6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M6	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M6 draws 100W versus the Quadro P3000 (móvel)'s 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M6) vs 350W (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Tesla M6	Quadro P3000 (móvel)
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	62.3	85.1+37%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M6 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $84, while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) launched at $600 and now averages $200. The Tesla M6 costs 58% less ($116 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.1 (Tesla M6) vs 31.9 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the Tesla M6 offers 132.3% better value. The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).