Quadro K600 vs GRID P4-1Q

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 P4-1Q is on rank 413, so the Quadro K600 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 P4-1Q

#398

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

123108%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

100%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

83%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

75%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

67%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

67%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

58%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

50%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

50%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

42%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

33%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

17%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

8%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P4-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 P4-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $185), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 814.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K600	GRID P4-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+814.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($185)

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 P4-1Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K600 and GRID P4-1Q

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 P4-1Q

The GRID P4-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 730 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K600 scores 722 and the GRID P4-1Q reaches 730 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K600 is built on Kepler while the GRID P4-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Quadro K600) vs 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K600) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K600	GRID P4-1Q
G3D Mark Score	722	730+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2880+41%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS+8%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	902 MHz	1178 MHz+31%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	240+88%	128
L1 Cache	240 KB	768 KB+220%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K600	GRID P4-1Q
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 P4-1Q 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 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K600	GRID P4-1Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K600 draws 225W versus the GRID P4-1Q's 225W — a 0% difference. The GRID P4-1Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K600) vs 350W (GRID P4-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K600	GRID P4-1Q
TDP	225W	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
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 P4-1Q launched at $5890 and now averages $185. The Quadro K600 costs 89.2% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (Quadro K600) vs 3.9 (GRID P4-1Q) — the Quadro K600 offers 825.6% better value. The GRID P4-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).