Arc B580 vs Quadro K6000
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Quadro K6000 with Arc B580, including specs and performance data.
B580 outperforms K6000 by an impressive 99% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 326 | 135 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 33 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.54 | 91.92 |
| Power efficiency | 6.68 | 15.75 |
| Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) | Xe2 (2024) |
| GPU code name | GK110B | BMG-G21 |
| Market segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 23 July 2013 (13 years ago) | 13 December 2024 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $5,265 | $249 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Arc B580 has 16922% better value for money than Quadro K6000.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 2880 | 2560 |
| Core clock speed | 797 MHz | 2670 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 902 MHz | 2670 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 7,080 million | 19,600 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 190 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 216.5 | 427.2 |
| Floating-point processing power | 5.196 TFLOPS | 13.67 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48 | 80 |
| TMUs | 240 | 160 |
| Tensor Cores | no data | 160 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | no data | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 KB | 18 MB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Length | 267 mm | 272 mm |
| Width | 2-slot | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory bus width | 384 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1502 MHz | 2375 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 288.4 GB/s | 456.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 2x DisplayPort | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| HDMI | - | + |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| Vulkan | + | 1.4 |
| CUDA | 3.5 | - |
| DLSS | - | + |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 55−60
−53.4%
| 118 |
| 1440p | 30−35 | 63
+110%
|
| 4K | 18−20 | 39
+117%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 95.73 | 2.11
+97.8%
|
| 1440p | 175.50 | 3.95
+97.7%
|
| 4K | 292.50 | 6.38
+97.8%
|
- Arc B580 has 98% lower cost per frame in 1080p
- Arc B580 has 98% lower cost per frame in 1440p
- Arc B580 has 98% lower cost per frame in 4K
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Atomic Heart | 206 | 206 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 210−220 | 210−220 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 112 | 112 |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 177 | 177 |
Full HD
Medium
| Atomic Heart | 148 | 148 |
| Battlefield 5 | 130−140 | 130−140 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 210−220 | 210−220 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 97 | 97 |
| Far Cry 5 | 173 | 173 |
| Fortnite | 160−170 | 160−170 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| Valorant | 230−240 | 230−240 |
Full HD
High
| Atomic Heart | 101 | 101 |
| Battlefield 5 | 130−140 | 130−140 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 210−220 | 210−220 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280 | 270−280 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 82 | 82 |
| Far Cry 5 | 160 | 160 |
| Fortnite | 160−170 | 160−170 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 140 | 140 |
| Metro Exodus | 106 | 106 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 236 | 236 |
| Valorant | 230−240 | 230−240 |
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 130−140 | 130−140 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 77 | 77 |
| Far Cry 5 | 149 | 149 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 85 | 85 |
| Valorant | 230−240 | 230−240 |
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 160−170 | 160−170 |
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 95−100 | 95−100 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280 | 270−280 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 69 | 69 |
| Metro Exodus | 62 | 62 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180 | 170−180 |
| Valorant | 260−270 | 260−270 |
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 100−105 | 100−105 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 56 | 56 |
| Far Cry 5 | 110 | 110 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 68 | 68 |
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 100−110 | 100−110 |
4K
High
| Atomic Heart | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 78 | 78 |
| Metro Exodus | 46 | 46 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 84 | 84 |
| Valorant | 230−240 | 230−240 |
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 30 | 30 |
| Far Cry 5 | 59 | 59 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 50−55 | 50−55 |
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 50−55 | 50−55 |
This is how Quadro K6000 and Arc B580 compete in popular games:
- Arc B580 is 115% faster in 1080p
- Arc B580 is 110% faster in 1440p
- Arc B580 is 117% faster in 4K
All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 59 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 19.34 | 38.53 |
| Recency | 23 July 2013 | 13 December 2024 |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 190 Watt |
Arc B580 has a 99% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, a 82% more advanced lithography process, and 16% lower power consumption.
The Arc B580 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro K6000 in performance tests.
Be aware that Quadro K6000 is a workstation graphics card while Arc B580 is a desktop one.
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