Quadro M6000 24GB vs Radeon PRO W6600M

NVIDIA

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016Core: 988 MHzBoost: 1114 MHz

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AMD

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021Core: 1224 MHzBoost: 2034 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016

Why buy it

  • 11.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 177.8% higher power demand at 250W vs 90W.

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 90W instead of 250W, a 160W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro M6000 24GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M6000 24GB better than Radeon PRO W6600M?
Yes. Quadro M6000 24GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro M6000 24GB averages 11.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,625 vs 11,407 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro M6000 24GB is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon PRO W6600M is a 2021 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon PRO W6600M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Quadro M6000 24GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro M6000 24GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $4,999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 11.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon PRO W6600M is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (90W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon PRO W6600M make more sense than Quadro M6000 24GB?
Yes. Radeon PRO W6600M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (90W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro M6000 24GB. The trade-off is that Quadro M6000 24GB currently gives you 1.9% higher G3D Mark and 11.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low160 FPS140 FPS
medium142 FPS118 FPS
high119 FPS103 FPS
ultra86 FPS71 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS112 FPS
medium120 FPS92 FPS
high86 FPS75 FPS
ultra61 FPS52 FPS
4K
low67 FPS50 FPS
medium58 FPS43 FPS
high40 FPS32 FPS
ultra35 FPS28 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low191 FPS243 FPS
medium168 FPS206 FPS
high136 FPS168 FPS
ultra105 FPS134 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS170 FPS
medium106 FPS142 FPS
high83 FPS112 FPS
ultra63 FPS88 FPS
4K
low62 FPS93 FPS
medium52 FPS78 FPS
high47 FPS65 FPS
ultra38 FPS49 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low523 FPS513 FPS
medium418 FPS411 FPS
high349 FPS342 FPS
ultra262 FPS257 FPS
1440p
low392 FPS385 FPS
medium314 FPS308 FPS
high262 FPS257 FPS
ultra196 FPS192 FPS
4K
low262 FPS257 FPS
medium209 FPS205 FPS
high174 FPS171 FPS
ultra131 FPS128 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low233 FPS262 FPS
medium200 FPS231 FPS
high166 FPS186 FPS
ultra138 FPS157 FPS
1440p
low179 FPS199 FPS
medium157 FPS176 FPS
high125 FPS138 FPS
ultra102 FPS113 FPS
4K
low102 FPS117 FPS
medium82 FPS99 FPS
high65 FPS79 FPS
ultra52 FPS60 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M6000 24GB and Radeon PRO W6600M

NVIDIA

Quadro M6000 24GB

The Quadro M6000 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 5 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,625 points. Launch price was $4,999.

AMD

Radeon PRO W6600M

The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro M6000 24GB scores 11,625 and the Radeon PRO W6600M reaches 11,407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon PRO W6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Raw compute: 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 2034 MHz.

FeatureQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
G3D Mark Score
11,625+2%
11,407
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3072+71%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.844 TFLOPS
7.29 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock
1114 MHz
2034 MHz+83%
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
256+129%
112
L1 Cache
1.1 MB+120%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M6000 24GB comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6600M has 8 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600M) — a 41.5% advantage for the Quadro M6000 24GB. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600M) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
VRAM Capacity
24 GB+200%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
317 GB/s+42%
224 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit+50%
256-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

FeatureQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
DirectX
12/1
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
5+25%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6600M).

FeatureQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
Encoder
NVENC 4.0
VCN 3.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
VCN 3.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M6000 24GB draws 250W versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 90W — a 94.1% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
TDP
250W
90W-64%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
46.5
126.7+172%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6600M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureQuadro M6000 24GBRadeon PRO W6600M
MSRP
$4999
Codename
GM200
Navi 23
Release
March 5 2016
June 8 2021
Ranking
#233
#240