Quadro 600 vs GeForce GT 630M

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro 600 is positioned at rank 249 and the GeForce GT 630M is on rank 147, so the GeForce GT 630M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 600

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

99%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

97%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

91%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

89%

#234

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5059%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

100%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

98%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

97%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

93%

#255

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

93%

#256

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

93%

#257

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

91%

#258

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

91%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

91%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

90%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

90%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 630M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

100%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#137

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

313%

#139

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

283%

#140

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

283%

#144

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

257%

#145

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

255%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

100%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 630M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro 600	GeForce GT 630M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $35), it costs 43% less, resulting in a 75.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro 600	GeForce GT 630M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+75.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)

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.

Quadro 600 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 630M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 600 and GeForce GT 630M

Quadro 600

The Quadro 600 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: 522 points. Launch price was $178.

GeForce GT 630M

The GeForce GT 630M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 521 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 600 scores 522 and the GeForce GT 630M reaches 521 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 600 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 630M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 600) vs 384 (GeForce GT 630M). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro 600) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630M). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	Quadro 600	GeForce GT 630M
G3D Mark Score	522	521
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS+71%	0.7296 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1620 MHz+71%	950 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB+350%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 600	GeForce GT 630M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 600 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 630M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 630M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro 600) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 630M) — the Quadro 600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 600	GeForce GT 630M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 600 draws 40W versus the GeForce GT 630M's 45W — a 11.8% difference. The Quadro 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 600) vs 350W (GeForce GT 630M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro 600	GeForce GT 630M
TDP	40W-11%	45W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	13.1+13%	11.6

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Value Analysis

The Quadro 600 costs 42.9% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Quadro 600) vs 14.9 (GeForce GT 630M) — the Quadro 600 offers 75.2% better value. The Quadro 600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).