GeForce 920M vs Quadro K600

NVIDIA

GeForce 920M

2016Core: 965 MHzBoost: 993 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K600

2013Core: 797 MHzBoost: 902 MHz

GeForce 920M vs Quadro K600 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 920M vs Quadro K600 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 920M vs Quadro K600: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 920M

2016

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 16W instead of 225W, a 209W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K600 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quadro K600

2013

Why buy it

  • βœ…45.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌1306.3% higher power demand at 225W vs 16W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro K600 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 45.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (722 vs 717), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 920M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2016 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro K600 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro K600 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 920M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 920M vs Quadro K600 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce 920M

The GeForce 920M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro K600

The Quadro K600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 722 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 920M scores 717 and the Quadro K600 reaches 722 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro K600 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920M) vs 2,880 (Quadro K600). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920M) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K600). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 902 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 920MQuadro K600
G3D Mark Score
717
722
Architecture
Maxwell
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
256
2880+1025%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5084 TFLOPS
5.196 TFLOPS+922%
Boost Clock
993 MHz+10%
902 MHz
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
24
240+900%
L1 Cache
128 KB
240 KB+88%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 920M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K600 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 920MQuadro K600
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 920M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K600 carries 1 GB. Quadro K600 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 920M and 64-bit on the Quadro K600. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920M) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K600) β€” the Quadro K600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 920MQuadro K600
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
1 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 920M draws 16W versus the Quadro K600's 225W β€” a 173.4% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920M) vs 350W (Quadro K600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce 920MQuadro K600
TDP
16W-93%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
β€”
Height
0mm
β€”
Slots
0
β€”
Temp (Load)
70Β°C
β€”
Perf/Watt
44.8+1300%
3.2
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 920M (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce 920MQuadro K600
MSRP
β€”
$199
Codename
GM108
GK110B
Release
March 25 2016
July 23 2013
Ranking
#864
#318

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