GRID P4-1Q vs Quadro K600

GRID P4-1Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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Quadro K600

2013Core: 797 MHzBoost: 902 MHz

GRID P4-1Q 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.

GRID P4-1Q 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.

GRID P4-1Q

2015

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 2859.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $5,890 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.1 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($5,890 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quadro K600

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $5,691 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $5,890 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2827.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.6 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $5,890 MSRP).
  • 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.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID P4-1Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (730 vs 722), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID P4-1Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 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 to buy today. It is $5,691 cheaper on MSRP at $199 vs $5,890, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2827.4% (3.6 vs 0.1), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. 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, GRID P4-1Q has the stronger long-term case.

GRID P4-1Q vs Quadro K600 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GRID P4-1Q

The GRID P4-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 730 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.

Graphics Performance

The GRID P4-1Q scores 730 and the Quadro K600 reaches 722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K600 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 2,880 (Quadro K600). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K600). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 902 MHz.

FeatureGRID P4-1QQuadro K600
G3D Mark Score
730+1%
722
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048
2880+41%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS
5.196 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock
1178 MHz+31%
902 MHz
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
128
240+88%
L1 Cache
768 KB+220%
240 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P4-1QQuadro K600
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P4-1Q 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 64-bit on the GRID P4-1Q and 64-bit on the Quadro K600. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K600) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID P4-1QQuadro K600
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
1 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P4-1Q draws 225W versus the Quadro K600's 225W — a 0% difference. The Quadro K600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-1Q) vs 350W (Quadro K600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID P4-1QQuadro K600
TDP
225W
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
3.2
3.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID P4-1Q came in at $5890, while the Quadro K600 launched at $199. On MSRP, Quadro K600 was 96.6% cheaper ($5691 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.1 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 3.6 (Quadro K600) — the Quadro K600 offers 3500% better value. The newer card here is GRID P4-1Q (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID P4-1QQuadro K600
MSRP
$5890
$199-97%
Performance per Dollar
0.1
3.6+3500%
Codename
GM204
GK110B
Release
August 30 2015
July 23 2013
Ranking
#525
#318

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