AMD Radeon PRO V710 vs NVIDIA Quadro P6000 Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data presents a striking asymmetry in direct competition. In the single shared benchmark — Geekbench OpenCL — the AMD Radeon PRO V710 delivers a score of 116,460, while the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 trails at 66,382. That is a 43% deficit for the NVIDIA card, a margin so large it fundamentally reframes how these two professional workstation GPUs should be evaluated. The AMD card does not merely edge ahead; it dominates this compute-oriented workload by a wide margin.

However, the benchmark database also provides broader context through average scores and percentile rankings. The Quadro P6000 posts an average benchmark score of 69,986, placing it in the 90th percentile of all GPUs. The Radeon PRO V710 averages 58,657, which lands in the 88th percentile. This is a curious inversion: the AMD card wins the head-to-head OpenCL test decisively, yet its overall average score across all recorded benchmarks is lower than the NVIDIA card's. The data suggests the Radeon PRO V710's strength is concentrated in specific compute workloads, while the Quadro P6000 maintains more consistent performance across a wider range of tests.

Looking at nearest rivals for each card further contextualizes their positions. The Quadro P6000's closest competitor is the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200, which scores 69,870 — a mere 0.2% difference. The NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile is 0.2% behind at 70,140, and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 LE trails by 1.2% at 70,829. The Quadro P6000 sits in a tight cluster of high-performing cards, separated by less than 1.5% from its nearest rivals. Meanwhile, the Radeon PRO V710's nearest rival is the NVIDIA P102-100 at 58,528 (0.2% ahead), followed by the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT at 58,392 (0.5% behind), and the Intel Arc A570M at 58,239 (0.7% behind). The Radeon PRO V710's average sits in a similarly tight grouping, but at a lower absolute level than the Quadro P6000's cluster.

The head-to-head data only records one test, and it is an overwhelming win for the AMD card. Yet the average scores tell a more nuanced story about overall capability. The 43% OpenCL delta is the single most dramatic number in this comparison, but it should not be read as a universal performance hierarchy.

# Architecture Differences

The underlying architectures could hardly be more different. The NVIDIA Quadro P6000 is built on the Pascal architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 16 nm process. Its GP102 chip packs 11,800 million transistors into a 471 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 25.1 million per square millimeter. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture, also from TSMC, but on a far more advanced 5 nm process. Its Navi 32 chip contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, achieving a density of 81.2 million transistors per square millimeter — more than three times the density of the Pascal chip.

This process advantage translates into different design priorities. The Quadro P6000 has 3,840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The Radeon PRO V710 counters with 3,456 shading units, 216 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The AMD card actually has fewer shading units and TMUs, yet it achieves dramatically higher compute throughput — 27.65 TFLOPS FP32 versus the Quadro P6000's 12.63 TFLOPS. This is a 2.2x raw compute advantage for the AMD card, despite fewer execution units, which speaks to the efficiency gains of the 5 nm process and architectural improvements.

Memory configurations also diverge sharply. The Quadro P6000 uses 24 GB of GDDR5X on a 384-bit bus, delivering 432.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon PRO V710 uses 28 GB of GDDR6 on a narrower 224-bit bus, yet still achieves higher bandwidth at 504.0 GB/s. The AMD card's memory runs at 18 Gbps effective, compared to the NVIDIA card's 9 Gbps effective — exactly double the data rate.

Clock speeds reflect the process node difference. The Quadro P6000 has a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost of 1645 MHz. The Radeon PRO V710 starts at 1900 MHz base and boosts to 2000 MHz. The AMD card runs higher, and its FP16 performance is particularly notable: 27.65 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio with FP32, while the Quadro P6000's FP16 is a mere 197.4 GFLOPS at a 1:64 ratio. This is a 140x gap in half-precision throughput.

The Radeon PRO V710 also includes 54 ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the older Pascal card. The NVIDIA card's API support tops out at DirectX 12 (12_1), while the AMD card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). Both cards support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

# Where Each One Wins

The data reveals distinct strengths. The Radeon PRO V710 wins the only direct benchmark comparison — Geekbench OpenCL — by 43%. This suggests workloads that leverage OpenCL compute, particularly those that can exploit the AMD card's massive FP32 and FP16 throughput, will strongly favor the Radeon PRO V710. The 27.65 TFLOPS FP32 figure is more than double the Quadro P6000's, and the 1:1 FP16 ratio opens up workloads that are simply impractical on the NVIDIA card's 1:64 FP16 path.

The Radeon PRO V710's 28 GB of memory with 504 GB/s bandwidth also gives it an edge in memory-capacity-bound scenarios. It has 4 GB more VRAM than the Quadro P6000, and 16% more bandwidth. For large datasets or high-resolution textures, this could be decisive.

The Quadro P6000, despite its lower raw compute, maintains a higher overall average benchmark score (69,986 vs 58,657) and a higher percentile ranking (90th vs 88th). Its narrower but faster-per-clock architecture may excel in workloads that are not purely compute-bound. The 384-bit memory bus and 432.8 GB/s bandwidth, while lower than the AMD card's, are still substantial. The Quadro P6000 also has a longer track record, having been released in 2016, and its display outputs (1x DVI, 4x DisplayPort 1.4a) make it usable in traditional workstation display configurations, whereas the Radeon PRO V710 has no display outputs at all.

The power envelope is another differentiator. The Quadro P6000 draws 250 W TDP and requires a 600 W power supply, while the Radeon PRO V710 consumes just 158 W TDP with a 450 W suggested PSU. The AMD card delivers more compute per watt, which could make it preferable in dense compute environments where thermal and power constraints are tight.

# FAQ

Q: Which card is faster in OpenCL compute?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 116,460 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 43% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro P6000's 66,382.

Q: How do their overall average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Quadro P6000 averages 69,986 across all recorded benchmarks, placing in the 90th percentile, while the Radeon PRO V710 averages 58,657 and sits in the 88th percentile.

Q: Which card has more memory?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 has 28 GB of GDDR6, while the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 has 24 GB of GDDR5X.

Q: Does the Radeon PRO V710 support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it includes 54 ray tracing cores. The Quadro P6000 has no ray tracing hardware.

Q: What are the FP32 compute capabilities of each card?

A: The Radeon PRO V710 delivers 27.65 TFLOPS FP32, more than double the Quadro P6000's 12.63 TFLOPS.

Q: Which card is more power-efficient?

A: The Radeon PRO V710 has a 158 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU, while the Quadro P6000 draws 250 W and requires a 600 W power supply.

# Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA Quadro P6000 | AMD Radeon PRO V710 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.0 |

| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 11,800 million | 28,100 million |

| Die Size | 471 mm² | 346 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 25.1M / mm² | 81.2M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1506 MHz | 1900 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |

| Memory Size | 24 GB | 28 GB |

| Memory Bus | 384 bit | 224 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 432.8 GB/s | 504.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 3840 | 3456 |

| TMUs | 240 | 216 |

| RT Cores | None | 54 |

| FP32 | 12.63 TFLOPS | 27.65 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 197.4 GFLOPS (1:64) | 27.65 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 250 W | 158 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | Single-slot |

| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 450 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x DVI, 4x DisplayPort 1.4a | No outputs |

| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| Release Date | 2016-09-30 | 2024-10-02 |

# The Verdict

The data points to a generational shift. The Radeon PRO V710 is the clear winner for compute-oriented workloads, as evidenced by its 43% OpenCL lead and more than double the FP32 throughput. Its 28 GB of memory and higher bandwidth, combined with a 158 W TDP, make it a compelling choice for GPU compute clusters where density and efficiency matter. The 1:1 FP16 ratio opens up AI and scientific workloads that the Quadro P6000's 1:64 FP16 path cannot reasonably handle.

However, the Quadro P6000's higher average benchmark score (69,986 vs 58,657) and percentile ranking (90th vs 88th) suggest it remains competitive in a broader range of tasks. Its 24 GB of memory and 96 ROPs match the AMD card's ROP count, and its display outputs make it directly usable in workstation setups without additional hardware. For legacy software ecosystems or display-centric workflows, the Quadro P6000's maturity could be an advantage.

The absence of display outputs on the Radeon PRO V710 is a significant limitation for traditional workstation use. This card is clearly designed for compute servers, not desktop workstations. The Quadro P6000, with its DVI and DisplayPort outputs, serves the classic professional visualization role.

The release date gap — 2016 for the NVIDIA card versus 2024 for the AMD card — explains much of the performance divergence. The Radeon PRO V710 is built on a process node more than two generations ahead, and it shows in every metric except the overall average score. The Quadro P6000's end-of-life status and successor (Quadro Volta) indicate it is a mature product at the end of its cycle, while the Radeon PRO V710 represents contemporary AMD RDNA 3.0 design.

Who should pick which? The data supports choosing the Radeon PRO V710 for pure compute workloads, particularly those leveraging OpenCL, FP16, or ray tracing. Its lower power draw, higher memory capacity, and dramatically higher compute throughput make it the rational choice for server deployments. The Quadro P6000 remains viable for workstation visualization tasks where display outputs are required and where its higher average benchmark score suggests broader software compatibility. The 43% OpenCL delta is the single most important number here — it defines the Radeon PRO V710 as the compute specialist, while the Quadro P6000's balanced profile keeps it relevant in its niche.