Quadro K600 vs GeForce GT 740A

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 K600 is positioned at rank 240 and the GeForce GT 740A is on rank 157, so the GeForce GT 740A 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 K600

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

88%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

81%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

80%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

78%

#225

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4070%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

100%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

99%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

97%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

91%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

87%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

87%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

80%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

79%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

78%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

75%

#255

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740A

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

909%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

873%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

863%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

862%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

860%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

855%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

844%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

841%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

833%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

831%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

821%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

819%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

805%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

804%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

97%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

93%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

93%

#142

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1003%

#157

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

100%

#158

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

99%

#159

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

99%

#161

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

96%

#164

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

94%

#165

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

94%

#166

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#167

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

94%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

92%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 740A.

Insight	Quadro K600	GeForce GT 740A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K600	GeForce GT 740A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 K600 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 740A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K600 and GeForce GT 740A

Quadro K600

The Quadro K600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 722 points. Launch price was $5,265.

GeForce GT 740A

The GeForce GT 740A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 710 points. Launch price was $89.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K600 scores 722 and the GeForce GT 740A reaches 710 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K600 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 740A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Quadro K600) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740A). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K600) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740A).

Feature	Quadro K600	GeForce GT 740A
G3D Mark Score	722+2%	710
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2880+650%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS+581%	0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	240+650%	32
L1 Cache	240 KB+650%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K600	GeForce GT 740A
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 K600 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740A has 512 MB. The Quadro K600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Quadro K600) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 740A) — the Quadro K600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K600	GeForce GT 740A
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K600 draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 740A's 64W — a 111.4% difference. The GeForce GT 740A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K600) vs 250W (GeForce GT 740A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Quadro K600	GeForce GT 740A
TDP	225W	64W-72%
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	3.2	11.1+247%

💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro K600 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 740A launched at $89 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (Quadro K600) vs 35.5 (GeForce GT 740A) — the Quadro K600 offers 1.7% better value. The GeForce GT 740A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).