Quadro 600
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Quadro 600 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro 600

2017Core: 1430 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Quadro 600 is positioned at rank #249 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 600 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2423% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 600.

InsightQuadro 600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2423%)
Leading raw performance (+2423%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Quadro 600 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro 600 scores 522 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 2423%. The Quadro 600 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 600) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro 600) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureQuadro 600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
522
13,170+2423%
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
384
3584+833%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.244 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+924%
Boost Clock
1620 MHz
1777 MHz+10%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
24
112+367%
L1 Cache
0.14 MB
3.5 MB+2400%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 600 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro 600) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro 600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
6 GB+500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 600 draws 40W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 123.8% difference. The Quadro 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 600) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro 600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
40W-76%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
13.1
77.5+492%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).

FeatureQuadro 600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$179
Avg Price (30d)
$20
Codename
GP107
GA106
Release
February 7 2017
October 12 2022
Ranking
#558
#147