GeForce GTX 960M 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 960M is positioned at rank #35 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960M

#25

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

161%

#27

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

146%

#28

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

145%

#32

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

132%

#33

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

131%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

88%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

87%

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GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

87%

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GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 960M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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 960M	Quadro P600
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 960M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 22.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960M	Quadro P600
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

GeForce GTX 960M Benchmark Check

Quadro P600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960M and Quadro P600

GeForce GTX 960M

The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.

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 960M scores 3,375 and the Quadro P600 reaches 3,318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro P600 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 384 (Quadro P600). Raw compute: 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1620 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960M	Quadro P600
G3D Mark Score	3,375+2%	3,318
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.505 TFLOPS+21%	1.244 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	1620 MHz+38%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	320 KB+122%	144 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 960M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 960M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P600 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 1 MB (Quadro P600) — the GeForce GTX 960M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960M	Quadro P600
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 12_1 (Quadro P600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960M	Quadro P600
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (4th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600). Decoder: NVDEC (1st Gen) vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960M	Quadro P600
Encoder	NVENC (4th Gen)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (1st Gen)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960M draws 75W versus the Quadro P600's 40W — a 60.9% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 350W (Quadro P600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960M	Quadro P600
TDP	75W	40W-47%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	82	—
Perf/Watt	45.0	83.0+84%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960M costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) vs 55.3 (Quadro P600) — the GeForce GTX 960M offers 22.1% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).