Quadro K600 vs GRID K140Q

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 GRID K140Q is on rank 197, so the GRID K140Q 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 GRID K140Q

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

96%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

93%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

93%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

91%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

87%

#182

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2538%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

100%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

95%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

95%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

91%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

87%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

87%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K140Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K600	GRID K140Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2379.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K600	GRID K140Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2379.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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

GRID K140Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K600 and GRID K140Q

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.

GRID K140Q

The GRID K140Q 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: 728 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K600 scores 722 and the GRID K140Q reaches 728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K600 is built on Kepler while the GRID K140Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Quadro K600) vs 1,536 (GRID K140Q). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K600) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q).

Feature	Quadro K600	GRID K140Q
G3D Mark Score	722	728
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2880+88%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS+127%	2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	240+88%	128
L1 Cache	240 KB+88%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K600	GRID K140Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K600 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K140Q 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 0.5 MB (GRID K140Q) — the Quadro K600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K600	GRID K140Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K600 draws 225W versus the GRID K140Q's 225W — a 0% difference. The GRID K140Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K600) vs 350W (GRID K140Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K600	GRID K140Q
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	3.2	3.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K600 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID K140Q launched at $125 and now averages $500. The Quadro K600 costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (Quadro K600) vs 1.5 (GRID K140Q) — the Quadro K600 offers 2306.7% better value.