Quadro M6000
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
11,769
MSRP
$4999
AVG Price
$500
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 M6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2015. 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: 11,769 points. Launch price was $4,199.99.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M6000
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Quadro M6000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Destiny 2
League of Legends
Minecraft
Monster Hunter Wilds
Overwatch 2
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Project Zomboid
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro M6000 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M6000 scores 11,769 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM200), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3072 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 192 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 6.844 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1114 MHz from a base of 988 MHz.
| Specification | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 11,769 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GM200 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3072 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 192 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 96 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1114 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 988 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 6.844 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 213.9 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 8,000 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #228 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M6000 is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 317 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 384-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 317 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12/1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12/1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.5 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 5.2 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | 2-Way SLI |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 4x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.
| Specification | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 4x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 4.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M6000 draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 250 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 112mm |
| 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 $500 (MSRP: $4999), the Quadro M6000 delivers 24 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #228 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $4999 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $500 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #228 |
| Release Date | March 21 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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