GeForce GTX 590 vs Quadro P600
GeForce GTX 590
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Quadro P600
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P600 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro P600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 590 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P600.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 590 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $100), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 590 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+65.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 590 and Quadro P600
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 590 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 590 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P600 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 590 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. 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% |
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 |
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 | — |
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% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 590 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro P600 launched at $0 and now averages $60. The Quadro P600 costs 40% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.4 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 55.3 (Quadro P600) — the Quadro P600 offers 65.6% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 590 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $60-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.4 | 55.3+66% |
| Codename | GF110 | GP107 |
| Release | March 24 2011 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #555 | #558 |
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