Quadro 600 vs Radeon R5 330

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 R5 330 is on rank 435, so the Quadro 600 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 Radeon R5 330

#425

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1681%

#427

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1524%

#428

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1520%

#432

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1382%

#433

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1372%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

100%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

94%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

92%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

90%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 600.

Insight	Quadro 600	Radeon R5 330
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $45), it costs 56% less, resulting in a 124.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro 600	Radeon R5 330
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+124.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)

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

Radeon R5 330 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 600 and Radeon R5 330

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 R5 330

The Radeon R5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 523 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 600 scores 522 and the Radeon R5 330 reaches 523 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 Radeon R5 330 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 600) vs 384 (Radeon R5 330). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro 600) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 330). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	Quadro 600	Radeon R5 330
G3D Mark Score	522	523
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS+58%	0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1620 MHz+58%	1024 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	144 KB+50%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+669%	0.13 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 600	Radeon R5 330
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 600 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 330 has 2 GB. The Radeon R5 330 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 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 330) — the Quadro 600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 600	Radeon R5 330
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+669%	0.13 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 600 draws 40W versus the Radeon R5 330's 50W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 600) vs 350W (Radeon R5 330). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro 600	Radeon R5 330
TDP	40W-20%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	13.1+25%	10.5

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Value Analysis

The Quadro 600 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 330 launched at $81 and now averages $45. The Quadro 600 costs 55.6% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Quadro 600) vs 11.6 (Radeon R5 330) — the Quadro 600 offers 125% better value.