Tesla M6
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
6,225
MSRP
$1000
AVG Price
$84
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 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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Tesla M6 is positioned at rank #188 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 Tesla M6
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Tesla M6 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 Tesla M6 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M6 scores 6,225 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 Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM204), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1536 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 96 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.625 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1180 MHz from a base of 930 MHz.
| Specification | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 6,225 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GM204 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1536 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 96 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1180 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 930 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 3.625 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 113.3 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 5,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #388 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla M6 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 576 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 5.2 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen, decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.
| Specification | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 5th Gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 2nd Gen |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M6 draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 100 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 1mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $84 (MSRP: $1000), the Tesla M6 delivers 74 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #188 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #388 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Tesla M6 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $84 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #188 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #388 |
| Release Date | August 30 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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