Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs Quadro P600
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is positioned at rank #230 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
| Insight | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $75), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book and Quadro P600
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 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.
Graphics Performance
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book scores 3,311 and the Quadro P600 reaches 3,318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is built on Maxwell while the Quadro P600 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 384 (Quadro P600). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1620 MHz.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,318 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 1620 MHz+63% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 12_1 (Quadro P600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600). Decoder: PureVideo VP6 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP6 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book draws 30W versus the Quadro P600's 40W — a 28.6% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 350W (Quadro P600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-25% | 40W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 110.4+33% | 83.0 |
Value Analysis
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Quadro P600 launched at $0 and now averages $60. The Quadro P600 costs 20% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 55.3 (Quadro P600) — the Quadro P600 offers 25.4% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $60-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.1 | 55.3+25% |
| Codename | Surface Book | GP107 |
| Release | October 1 2015 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #779 | #558 |
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