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Quadro 600
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GRID K180Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro 600 is positioned at rank 249 and the GRID K180Q is on rank 381, so the Quadro 600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 600
Performance Per Dollar GRID K180Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K180Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 600 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $1,000), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4787.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 600 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4787.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 GRID K180Q
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.
GRID K180Q
The GRID K180Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 534 points. Launch price was $1,875.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 600 scores 522 and the GRID K180Q reaches 534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 600 is built on Pascal while the GRID K180Q uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 600) vs 1,536 (GRID K180Q). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro 600) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q).
| Feature | Quadro 600 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 522 | 534+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+84% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+13% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 600 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro 600 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K180Q has 512 MB. The Quadro 600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro 600) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K180Q) — the Quadro 600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 600 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 600 draws 40W versus the GRID K180Q's 225W — a 139.6% difference. The Quadro 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 600) vs 350W (GRID K180Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 600 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-82% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+446% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 600 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID K180Q launched at $1000 and now averages $1000. The Quadro 600 costs 98% less ($980 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Quadro 600) vs 0.5 (GRID K180Q) — the Quadro 600 offers 5120% better value. The Quadro 600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro 600 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-82% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-98% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.1+5120% | 0.5 |
| Codename | GP107 | GK104 |
| Release | February 7 2017 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #558 | #595 |
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