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Quadro 600
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Radeon HD 8670M
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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 Radeon HD 8670M is on rank 272, 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 Radeon HD 8670M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8670M.
| Insight | Quadro 600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 600 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 Radeon HD 8670M
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.
Radeon HD 8670M
The Radeon HD 8670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 600 scores 522 and the Radeon HD 8670M reaches 520 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 600 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 8670M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 600) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670M). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro 600) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670M). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro 600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 522 | 520 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS | 2.304 TFLOPS+85% |
| Boost Clock | 1620 MHz+80% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 320 KB+122% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro 600) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8670M) — the Quadro 600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 600 draws 40W versus the Radeon HD 8670M's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8670M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-60% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+152% | 5.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro 600 | Radeon HD 8670M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GP107 | Neptune |
| Release | February 7 2017 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #558 | #507 |
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