NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB vs NVIDIA T550 Mobile Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly between these two professional GPUs, with the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB taking both available wins. In Geekbench OpenCL, the Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 40,098 against the T550 Mobile's 35,521, a 12.9% advantage. The gap widens dramatically in Geekbench Vulkan, where the M6000 24 GB reaches 46,425 versus 30,801 for the T550 Mobile, a 50.7% lead. The wins column shows 2 for the M6000 24 GB and 0 for the T550 Mobile, so the older desktop card dominates every tested workload.

The use-case split becomes clear from these figures. The Quadro M6000 24 GB excels in compute-heavy tasks that stress raw throughput, particularly those leveraging Vulkan's lower-level API access. Its OpenCL performance also sits comfortably ahead, suggesting strong general-purpose compute capability. The T550 Mobile, despite losing both tests, still delivers respectable numbers for a mobile-oriented part, especially in OpenCL where it trails by only a modest margin. Users prioritizing Vulkan workloads should look squarely at the M6000 24 GB, while those needing a compact, low-power mobile solution may find the T550 Mobile adequate for lighter compute tasks, though the data shows it lags in every measured category.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two NVIDIA parts is substantial, reflecting different design eras and market targets. The Quadro M6000 24 GB uses the GM200 chip on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 28 nm process at TSMC with 8,000 million transistors on a 601 mm² die. Its transistor density reaches 13.3M per mm². The T550 Mobile employs the TU117 chip on the Turing architecture, fabricated on a 12 nm process, also at TSMC, with 4,700 million transistors packed into a 200 mm² die, yielding a higher density of 23.5M per mm². This density difference highlights Turing's more modern manufacturing efficiency, even though the M6000 24 GB fielded a physically larger chip.

Core configuration varies wildly. The M6000 24 GB carries 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The T550 Mobile has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Neither part includes ray tracing or tensor cores, so both rely on traditional rasterization and compute paths. Clock speeds tell a different story: the T550 Mobile runs at 1,065 MHz base and 1,665 MHz boost, while the M6000 24 GB sits at 988 MHz base and 1,114 MHz boost. The T550 Mobile's higher clocks partially compensate for its smaller core count, but not enough to close the performance gap.

Memory subsystems diverge completely. The M6000 24 GB offers 24 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 317.4 GB/s bandwidth from a 1,653 MHz memory clock (6.6 Gbps effective). The T550 Mobile provides only 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth from a 1,500 MHz clock (12 Gbps effective). The M6000 24 GB's bandwidth advantage is enormous, over 3x, which directly feeds its compute throughput. The T550 Mobile's FP16 capability at 6.820 TFLOPS (2:1) stands as a Turing-era feature the Maxwell part lacks entirely, since the M6000 24 GB lists no FP16 figure.

Power and physical characteristics separate these products further. The M6000 24 GB draws a 250 W TDP, requires a dual-slot cooler and one 8-pin power connector, and needs a 600 W suggested PSU. Its dimensions measure 267 mm long (10.5 inches) and 111 mm tall (4.4 inches). The T550 Mobile operates at just 23 W TDP, uses an IGP slot width, requires no power connectors, and has no listed dimensions, reflecting its mobile integration. Both use PCIe 3.0 x16 interfaces and support identical API levels: DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs differ, with the M6000 24 GB offering 1x DVI and 4x DisplayPort 1.2, while the T550 Mobile's outputs are portable device dependent.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear choice for raw performance: the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB wins both recorded benchmarks and holds a higher average score of 43,262 compared to the T550 Mobile's 33,161. Its percentile ranking among all GPUs sits at 83 versus 77 for the T550 Mobile, meaning the M6000 24 GB outperforms a larger share of the database's GPU population. The M6000 24 GB also edges out its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, with a 0% delta, while the T550 Mobile matches the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile at a 0% delta. The M6000 24 GB's nearest rivals include the RTX 4070 SUPER (0.1% faster) and RTX 4090 Mobile (0.9% faster), placing it in high-end company despite its age.

For workstation users running Vulkan-based rendering or compute pipelines, the M6000 24 GB's 50.7% lead in that API makes it the obvious pick. Its 24 GB memory capacity also suits large datasets, a factor the benchmark scores alone cannot capture. The T550 Mobile, however, serves a completely different role. Its 23 W TDP and IGP form factor make it suitable for thin, portable workstations where power draw and space matter more than peak throughput. Users who need a basic professional GPU for light CAD or productivity tasks, and who cannot accommodate a dual-slot 267 mm card, would select the T550 Mobile. The verdict from the data: choose the M6000 24 GB for performance-critical work, choose the T550 Mobile for mobility and efficiency, and never mistake one for the other.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins in Geekbench Vulkan performance?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB wins decisively with a score of 46,425 against the T550 Mobile's 30,801, a 50.7% advantage.

Q: How much faster is the Quadro M6000 24 GB in OpenCL?

A: The Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 40,098 versus 35,521 for the T550 Mobile, a 12.9% lead.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between these two GPUs?

A: The Quadro M6000 24 GB offers 317.4 GB/s from a 384-bit GDDR5 bus, while the T550 Mobile provides 96.00 GB/s from a 64-bit GDDR6 bus.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The T550 Mobile has a higher boost clock at 1,665 MHz, compared to 1,114 MHz for the Quadro M6000 24 GB.

Q: Do either of these GPUs include ray tracing or tensor cores?

A: No, both the Quadro M6000 24 GB and the T550 Mobile list no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Quadro M6000 24 GB averages 43,262, while the T550 Mobile averages 33,161, a difference that places the former in the 83rd percentile versus the latter's 77th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The two recorded head-to-head tests show a consistent pattern of dominance for the Quadro M6000 24 GB. In Geekbench OpenCL, the M6000 24 GB posts 40,098 points against 35,521 for the T550 Mobile, winning by 12.9%. This margin reflects the M6000 24 GB's far larger core configuration: 3,072 shading units versus 1,024, 192 TMUs versus 64, and 96 ROPs versus 32. The T550 Mobile's higher boost clock, 1,665 MHz versus 1,114 MHz, helps it close some distance but cannot overcome the 3x core count disadvantage. Memory bandwidth also plays a role, with the M6000 24 GB's 317.4 GB/s dwarfing the T550 Mobile's 96.00 GB/s, allowing faster data feeding to the compute units.

The Geekbench Vulkan test reveals an even starker gap. The M6000 24 GB scores 46,425, while the T550 Mobile manages 30,801, a 50.7% delta. Vulkan's low-overhead nature tends to reward raw hardware throughput, and the M6000 24 GB's combination of more cores, wider memory bus, and higher fill rates shines here. The M6000 24 GB's pixel rate of 106.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 213.9 GTexel/s far exceed the T550 Mobile's 53.28 GPixel/s and 106.6 GTexel/s, explaining the Vulkan advantage. FP32 compute also favors the M6000 24 GB at 6.844 TFLOPS versus 3.410 TFLOPS for the T550 Mobile, exactly double the throughput. The T550 Mobile's only theoretical edge, FP16 at 6.820 TFLOPS (2:1), does not appear in these tests, and the M6000 24 GB lists no FP16 figure at all.

Nearest rival comparisons add context. The M6000 24 GB's average score of 43,262 sits within 0.9% of the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667) and 0.1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER (43,223), showing it competes with modern high-end parts. The T550 Mobile's average of 33,161 matches the RTX 3050 Mobile (33,170) exactly at a 0% delta and trails the T600 Mobile by 1%. These figures place the T550 Mobile in entry-level territory, while the M6000 24 GB occupies the upper mid-range to high-end segment. The benchmark walkthrough confirms that any workload relying on Vulkan or OpenCL will favor the M6000 24 GB, and the T550 Mobile's only path to relevance is its mobile form factor and low power draw.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets for these two GPUs differ on nearly every measurable field. Starting with the chip, the Quadro M6000 24 GB uses GM200 on Maxwell 2.0, while the T550 Mobile uses TU117 on Turing. Process nodes diverge: 28 nm for the M6000 24 GB, 12 nm for the T550 Mobile. Transistor counts show 8,000 million versus 4,700 million, with die sizes of 601 mm² versus 200 mm². Transistor density favors the T550 Mobile at 23.5M per mm², compared to 13.3M per mm² for the M6000 24 GB, reflecting the newer manufacturing process.

Clock speeds differ in both base and boost. The M6000 24 GB runs at 988 MHz base and 1,114 MHz boost, while the T550 Mobile runs at 1,065 MHz base and 1,665 MHz boost. Memory clocks also differ: 1,653 MHz (6.6 Gbps effective) for the M6000 24 GB versus 1,500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) for the T550 Mobile. Memory capacity, type, bus width, and bandwidth all favor the M6000 24 GB: 24 GB GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus with 317.4 GB/s, versus 4 GB GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s.

Compute resources show a clear hierarchy. The M6000 24 GB has 3,072 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, against the T550 Mobile's 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Pixel rate reaches 106.9 GPixel/s for the M6000 24 GB versus 53.28 GPixel/s for the T550 Mobile. Texture rate stands at 213.9 GTexel/s versus 106.6 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput doubles: 6.844 TFLOPS versus 3.410 TFLOPS. The T550 Mobile lists FP16 at 6.820 TFLOPS (2:1), while the M6000 24 GB has no FP16 figure.

Power and physical specifications separate the desktop from the mobile part. The M6000 24 GB draws 250 W TDP, uses a dual-slot cooler, needs one 8-pin power connector, and suggests a 600 W PSU. The T550 Mobile draws 23 W TDP, uses an IGP slot, requires no power connectors, and lists no suggested PSU. Dimensions exist only for the M6000 24 GB: 267 mm length (10.5 inches) and 111 mm height (4.4 inches); the T550 Mobile has no listed dimensions. Display outputs show 1x DVI and 4x DisplayPort 1.2 for the M6000 24 GB, while the T550 Mobile's outputs are portable device dependent. Both share PCIe 3.0 x16 and identical API support for DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The M6000 24 GB has a release date of 2016-03-04 and a launch MSRP of 4,999 USD, while the T550 Mobile has no release date or launch MSRP in the database.