Tesla M6 vs T600

CPU

GPU

Tesla M6

2015Core: 930 MHzBoost: 1180 MHz

T600

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1335 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla M6

100

6,225

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

T600

6,425

+3.2%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 Tesla M6 is positioned at rank 188 and the T600 is on rank 36, so the T600 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 T600

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

96%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

95%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

95%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

94%

#21

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

460%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

93%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

100%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

92%

#48

Quadro K3100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400

89%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

87%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The T600 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The T600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M6 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The T600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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	T600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla M6 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $84 versus $180 for the T600, it costs 53% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 107.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M6	T600
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+107.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($84)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)

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

T600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M6 and T600

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.

T600

The T600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,425 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M6 scores 6,225 and the T600 reaches 6,425 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M6 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the T600 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla M6) vs 640 (T600). Raw compute: 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6) vs 1.709 TFLOPS (T600). Boost clocks: 1180 MHz vs 1335 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M6	T600
G3D Mark Score	6,225	6,425+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1536+140%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.625 TFLOPS+112%	1.709 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1180 MHz	1335 MHz+13%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96+140%	40
L1 Cache	576 KB	640 KB+11%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M6	T600
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla M6) vs 1 MB (T600) — the Tesla M6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M6	T600
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Tesla M6) vs 12 (12_1) (T600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla M6	T600
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) (T600). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC.

Feature	Tesla M6	T600
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	7th Gen NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M6 draws 100W versus the T600's 40W — a 85.7% difference. The T600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M6) vs 350W (T600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 156mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Tesla M6	T600
TDP	100W	40W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	156mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	62.3	160.6+158%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M6 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $84, while the T600 launched at $200 and now averages $180. The Tesla M6 costs 53.3% less ($96 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.1 (Tesla M6) vs 35.7 (T600) — the Tesla M6 offers 107.6% better value. The T600 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).