[ WORKSTATION GRAPHICS CARDS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
NVIDIA Quadro K6000 12 GB
GK110 / Kepler workstation, 2013. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: K6000 is a Kepler professional GPU, distinct from Quadro K5000 and later RTX 6000 products. Board variants, outputs, and ECC settings should be matched to exact SKU.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA Quadro K6000 12 GB |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | GK110 / Kepler workstation, 2013 |
| Core & memory | GK110; 2880 CUDA cores; 12 GB GDDR5 on 384-bit bus; 225 W maximum board power. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 3.0 x16; one 6-pin and one 8-pin auxiliary power connector; four display outputs including DisplayPort and DVI on reference board. |
| Variant boundary | K6000 is a Kepler professional GPU, distinct from Quadro K5000 and later RTX 6000 products. Board variants, outputs, and ECC settings should be matched to exact SKU. |
| Archival identification | Record full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
Its 12 GB memory was a flagship workstation capacity for that generation; not a K6000 compute module or later RTX card.
Inspect both power sockets, cooler and memory thermal condition; record board IDs, BIOS and driver. Check case clearance, PSU cables and application-certified version.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
- Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
- Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- NVIDIA Quadro product family and model listingModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- NVIDIA product/legacy driver documentationManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- Hardware Review — NVIDIA Quadro K6000 in 30 games | 2023Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.