Quadro 600
VS
Radeon R7 M260

Quadro 600 vs Radeon R7 M260

NVIDIA

Quadro 600

2017Core: 1430 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 M260

2015Core: 620 MHzBoost: 715 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro 600 is positioned at rank 249 and the Radeon R7 M260 is on rank 486, 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 R7 M260

#476
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
2267%
#478
2055%
#479
2049%
#483
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1863%
#484
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1851%
#486
Radeon R7 M260
MSRP: $110|Avg: $110
100%
#487
100%
#488
Radeon R7 A10-7800
MSRP: $155|Avg: $30
100%
#489
100%
#490
Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#491
99%
#492
Radeon HD 6450A
MSRP: $55|Avg: $15
99%
#493
98%
#494
98%
#495
94%
#496
Radeon HD 8180
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
94%
#499
Radeon R8 M535DX
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
93%
#500
Radeon R5 230
MSRP: $50|Avg: $25
93%
#501
GeForce 9300 GE
MSRP: $23|Avg: $25
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 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 600Radeon R7 M260
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
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 $110), it costs 82% less, resulting in a 444.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro 600Radeon R7 M260
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+444.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($20)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)

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 R7 M260

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 M260

The Radeon R7 M260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 527 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro 600 scores 522 and the Radeon R7 M260 reaches 527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 600 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R7 M260 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 600) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro 600) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 715 MHz.

FeatureQuadro 600Radeon R7 M260
G3D Mark Score
522
527
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.244 TFLOPS+127%
0.5491 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1620 MHz+127%
715 MHz
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
24
24
L1 Cache
144 KB+50%
96 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 600Radeon R7 M260
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 R7 M260 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 300% 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 (Radeon R7 M260) — the Quadro 600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro 600Radeon R7 M260
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
4 GB+300%
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 Radeon R7 M260's 75W — a 60.9% difference. The Quadro 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 600) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro 600Radeon R7 M260
TDP
40W-47%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
13.1+87%
7.0
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Value Analysis

The Quadro 600 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 and now averages $110. The Quadro 600 costs 81.8% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Quadro 600) vs 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) — the Quadro 600 offers 443.8% better value. The Quadro 600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureQuadro 600Radeon R7 M260
MSRP
$179
$110-39%
Avg Price (30d)
$20-82%
$110
Performance per Dollar
26.1+444%
4.8
Codename
GP107
Opal
Release
February 7 2017
December 6 2015
Ranking
#558
#878