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    Quadro K6000 vs Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q

    When comparing Quadro K6000 and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Quadro K6000 and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q here:

    Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      Quadro K6000 Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q
    Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 60 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
    Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 6 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 2x DisplayPort No outputs
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    • Quadro K6000 has 275% more power consumption, than Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • Quadro K6000 has 6 GB more memory, than Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q.
    • Quadro K6000 is used in Desktops, and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q - in Mobile workstations.
    • Quadro K6000 is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q - with Turing.
    • Core clock speed of Quadro K6000 is 197 MHz higher, than Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q.
    • Quadro K6000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q - by 12 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q is 7992 MHz higher, than Quadro K6000.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 40−45 40−45
    ultra / 1080p 27−30 27−30
    QHD / 1440p 21−24 21−24
    4K / 2160p 12−14 12−14
    low / 720p 65−70 65−70
    medium / 1080p 50−55 50−55
    Quadro K6000 and Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

    Full Specs

      Quadro K6000 Quadro RTX 3000 Max Q
    Architecture Kepler Turing
    Code name GK110B N19E-Q1 MAX-Q
    Type Workstation Mobile workstation
    Release date 23 July 2013 27 May 2019
    Pipelines 2880 1920
    Core clock speed 797 MHz 600 - 870 MHz
    Boost Clock 902 MHz 1215 - 1380 MHz
    Transistor count 7,080 million 10,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 12 nm
    Texture fill rate 216.5 175.0
    Floating-point performance 5,196 gflops
    Length 267 mm
    Memory bus width 384 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 6008 MHz 14000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 288.4 GB/s 448.0 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.5
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
    CUDA 3.5 7.5
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 261 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
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