Quadro 6000 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

CPU

GPU

Quadro 6000

2010Core: 574 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro 6000

6 GB 204

2,692

+3.5%

GeForce 845M

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce MX250

GeForce GTX 980M

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

Shared System RAM 15

2,602

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 6000

2010

Why buy it

✅24.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1260% higher power demand at 204W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 204W, a 189W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).

Quadro 6000

2010

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅24.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 204W, a 189W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1260% higher power demand at 204W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro 6000 better than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U?

Yes. Quadro 6000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 24.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 3.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 6 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. It also comes from 2010 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro 6000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro 6000 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro 6000 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $4,399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 24.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 204W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U make more sense than Quadro 6000?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 204W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro 6000. The trade-off is that Quadro 6000 currently gives you 3.5% higher G3D Mark and 24.1% 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.

Quadro 6000 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro 6000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	67 FPS	83 FPS
medium	58 FPS	72 FPS
high	42 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	55 FPS	73 FPS
medium	48 FPS	63 FPS
high	31 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	22 FPS	27 FPS
medium	21 FPS	25 FPS
high	13 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro 6000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	109 FPS	114 FPS
medium	87 FPS	80 FPS
high	70 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	76 FPS
medium	56 FPS	46 FPS
high	41 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	36 FPS
medium	28 FPS	24 FPS
high	25 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro 6000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	121 FPS	117 FPS
medium	97 FPS	94 FPS
high	81 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	88 FPS
medium	73 FPS	70 FPS
high	61 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	59 FPS
medium	48 FPS	47 FPS
high	40 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro 6000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	121 FPS	117 FPS
medium	97 FPS	94 FPS
high	81 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	88 FPS
medium	73 FPS	70 FPS
high	61 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	58 FPS
medium	48 FPS	46 FPS
high	40 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	28 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 6000 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

Quadro 6000

The Quadro 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 10 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $4,399.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 6000 scores 2,692 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 6000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 448 (Quadro 6000) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U).

Feature	Quadro 6000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	2,692+3%	2,602
Architecture	Fermi	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	448	512+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 6000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
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 6000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The Quadro 6000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro 6000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 6000 draws 204W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 172.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 6000) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Quadro 6000	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	204W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Perf/Watt	13.2	173.5+1214%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro 6000 launched at $4399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($4399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.6 (Quadro 6000) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).