Quadro K610M vs Quadro K600
Quadro K610M
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Quadro K600
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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 K610M is positioned at rank 170 and the Quadro K600 is on rank 240, so the Quadro K610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K610M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K610M.
| Insight | Quadro K610M | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K600 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 K610M and Quadro K600
Quadro K610M
The Quadro K610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 714 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K610M scores 714 and the Quadro K600 reaches 722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K610M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro K600 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K610M) vs 2,880 (Quadro K600). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K610M) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K600). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 902 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 714 | 722+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2880+650% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+502% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+25% | 902 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 16 | 240+1400% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 240 KB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro K610M) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K600) — the Quadro K600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K610M draws 30W versus the Quadro K600's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The Quadro K610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K610M) vs 350W (Quadro K600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-87% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 23.8+644% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K610M | Quadro K600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM108 | GK110B |
| Release | March 1 2015 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #842 | #318 |
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