GeForce GTX 590 vs Quadro P600

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 GTX 590 vs Quadro P600 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 590 vs Quadro P600: 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 GTX 590

2011

Why buy it

✅61.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌812.5% higher power demand at 365W vs 40W.

Quadro P600

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 40W instead of 365W, a 325W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 590 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 2 GB 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 4.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 590 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 61.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (3,341 vs 3,318), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 590 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 3 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 590 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 590 vs Quadro P600 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 590

The GeForce GTX 590 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro P600

The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 590 scores 3,341 and the Quadro P600 reaches 3,318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 590 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro P600 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 384 (Quadro P600). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600).

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro P600
G3D Mark Score	3,341	3,318
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024 ×2+167%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS ×2	1.244 TFLOPS
ROPs	48 ×2+200%	16
TMUs	64 ×2+167%	24
L1 Cache	1 MB+614%	0.14 MB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 590 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P600 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro P600
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 GTX 590 has 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P600 carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 590 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 590 and 64-bit on the Quadro P600. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 590) vs 1 MB (Quadro P600) — the Quadro P600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro P600
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 590) vs 12_1 (Quadro P600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro P600
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro P600
Encoder	—	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 590 draws 365W versus the Quadro P600's 40W — a 160.5% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX 590) vs 350W (Quadro P600). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro P600
TDP	365W	40W-89%
Recommended PSU	700W	350W-50%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	145mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	9.2	83.0+802%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 590 came in at $699, while the Quadro P600 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro P600 was 100+% cheaper ($699 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 4.8 (GeForce GTX 590) vs Infinity (Quadro P600) — the Quadro P600 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Quadro P600 (2017 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Quadro P600
MSRP	$699	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	4.8	Infinity
Codename	GF110	GP107
Release	March 24 2011	February 7 2017
Ranking	#555	#558

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