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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£190
  • Avg. price in US: ~$260
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 225 W

NVIDIA Quadro K6000 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.0

Technical Score

10.0%

5.6

User score

Poor
4.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.9

Performance

24.0%

4.6

Memory

12.0%

3.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

6.6

Connectivity & Media

Poor
5.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.2

User reviews

30.0%

2.0

Popularity

User score:
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3.9
(3)
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3.4
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3.4
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  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.5
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 is a professional-grade workstation graphics card built on the 28nm Kepler architecture, featuring 2,880 CUDA cores, a 384-bit memory interface, and a massive 12GB of GDDR5 VRAM with 288 GB/s bandwidth. It operates at a base clock of 797 MHz (boostable to 902 MHz) and supports up to four simultaneous 4K displays through two DisplayPort 1.2 and two DVI outputs. Its main advantages include error-correcting code (ECC) memory for high-reliability computations, superior handling of massive datasets in CAD or 3D rendering applications, and certified drivers for professional software like SolidWorks and AutoCAD. However, it has a high power consumption of 225W requiring two 6-pin connectors, is physically large as a dual-slot card, and offers poor value for gaming or mining compared to consumer-grade alternatives due to its specialized performance profile.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA Quadro K6000

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.9

Performance

24.0%

4.6

Memory

12.0%

3.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

6.6

Connectivity & Media

4.0
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a technical score of 3.96 points, which is lower than that of 90.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.2

User reviews

30.0%

2.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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3.9
(3)
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3.4
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

5.6
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a user score of 5.63 points, which is lower than that of 98.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
2.0
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a popularity of 2 points, which is lower than 51% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

5.7
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 87.7% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

5.196 TFLOPS
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 delivers 5.196 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 88.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

12 GB
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

384 bit
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

288 GB/s
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.2
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 96% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.3
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports OpenGL 4.3, which is older than on 99.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.2
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

5.4 Gbps
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

225 W
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a TDP of 225 W, which is higher than that of 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

225 W
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 draws 225 W under peak load, which is higher than 53.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

600 W
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

225 W
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a board power limit of 225 W, which is higher than that of 52.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

267 mm
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 is 267 mm long, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

880 g
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 weighs 880 g, which is lighter than 64.2% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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NVIDIA Quadro K6000 vs the average graphics card

  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.384 bit vs 256 bit
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 56 more TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.240 vs 184
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:3 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:3 vs 1:64).1:3 vs 1:64
  • 3.72x higher FP64 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.7 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Double-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When scientific or engineering workloads depend on real double-precision speed.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.7 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.1.732 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS
  • 2.79x cheaper
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£190 vs £530).
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£190 vs £530).£190 vs £530
  • 56 more TMUs
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:3 vs 1:64).
  • 3.72x higher FP64 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.7 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • More NVENC sessions
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has more concurrent NVENC sessions than the average graphics card (Unlimited vs 8). The average graphics card has 8 concurrent NVENC sessions.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 63.9% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 25 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 58.5% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (797 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 67.2% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (54.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 42.7% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (216 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 77.3% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 77.5% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 14.2% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,502 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 10 older
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,013 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • 84.4% larger GPU die
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (561 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.3 vs 4.6).
  • 67.7% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,080 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 4.7% higher TDP
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (225 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 63.9% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.902 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 25 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (15 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.15 vs 40
  • 58.5% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (797 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (797 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.797 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.6008 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 67.2% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (54.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (54.1 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.54.12 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 42.7% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (216 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA Quadro K6000 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (216 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.216 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about NVIDIA Quadro K6000?

  • Large 12GB GDDR5 VRAM allows for handling extremely complex scenes and large datasets
  • Strong performance in legacy professional applications like Maya and earlier versions of CAD software
  • Supports up to four simultaneous displays and 4K resolution
  • High double-precision floating-point performance for scientific simulations
  • Quiet design reported in some professional environments (under 28db)

What customers dislike about NVIDIA Quadro K6000?

  • Outdated Kepler architecture results in poor performance in modern gaming compared to current consumer cards
  • Generates significant heat, with reported temperatures reaching up to 85°C
  • Cooling fan can be quite noisy and disruptive in quiet workspaces
  • Lacks support for newer hardware acceleration features in modern software like Adobe Premiere Pro
  • High power consumption (225W TDP) compared to modern cards with similar or better performance
  • Deprecated driver support for newer CUDA versions and modern APIs

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hothardware.com
14/07/2014
AMD FirePro W9100 vs NVIDIA Quadro K6000 | HotHardware

The HotHardware review pits the AMD FirePro W9100 against the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 to see which card claims the professional performance crown. A major pro for the AMD FirePro W9100 is its massive 16GB of GDDR5 VRAM, outclassing the Quadro K6000’s 12GB and placing it in a class of its own for high-memory workflows. It also features exceptional physical connectivity, providing six...Read more

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tomshardware.com
14/04/2014
Workstation Graphics: 19 Cards Tested In SPECviewperf 12

The Tom’s Hardware review evaluates 19 workstation-class graphics cards using the SPECviewperf 12 benchmark suite, designed to replace the outdated version 11 with updated industry-standard workloads, complex geometric models, and real application code traces. Tested on an overclocked Intel Core i7-3770K system to eliminate platform bottlenecks, the suite includes eight distinct...Read more

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gpu.userbenchmark.com
01/02/2015
Nvidia Quadro K6000 - GPU benchmark

The Nvidia Quadro K6000 is a workstation graphics card released in Q3 2013 with a launch price of approximately $4,000, tailored heavily toward professional rendering rather than modern gaming. The benchmarking metrics heavily highlight its excellent performance consistency, showing a minimal 3.2% score variance under different real-world conditions. It provides dependable operation...Read more

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fxguide.com
23/07/2013
NVIDIA's new Quadro K6000

The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 is a flagship graphics card tailored specifically for high-end visual effects, 3D animation, and professional computing industries, representing a strong commitment to the media and entertainment market. Built on NVIDIA's Kepler architecture, its defining feature is a massive 12GB of GDDR5 memory—doubling its predecessor's capacity—alongside 2,880 CUDA cores,...Read more

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