Quadro K6000
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
7,993
MSRP
$5265
AVG Price
$300
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.
Overview
The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro K6000 is positioned at rank #319 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K6000
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Quadro K6000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro K6000 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K6000 scores 7,993 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK110B), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2880 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 240 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.196 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 902 MHz from a base of 797 MHz.
| Specification | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 7,993 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK110B |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2880 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 240 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 902 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 797 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 5.196 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 216.5 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 7,080 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #318 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K6000 is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 211 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 12 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 211 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 240 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 11.0, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 11.0 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.5 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 3.5 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | Mosaic |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 2x DP, 1x DVI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP5— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264.
| Specification | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 2x |
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 1.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K6000 draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 265mm long, 110mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 225 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 265mm |
| Card Height | 110mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $300 (MSRP: $5265), the Quadro K6000 delivers 27 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #319 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #318 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $5265 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $300 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #319 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #318 |
| Release Date | July 23 2013 |
| Release Year | 2013 |
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