Quadro M600M vs FirePro V8800
Quadro M600M
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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 M600M is positioned at rank 25 and the FirePro V8800 is on rank 319, so the Quadro M600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M600M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M600M.
| Insight | Quadro M600M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V8800 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 M600M and FirePro V8800
Quadro M600M
The Quadro M600M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,221 points.
FirePro V8800
The FirePro V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M600M scores 2,221 and the FirePro V8800 reaches 2,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M600M is built on Maxwell while the FirePro V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M600M) vs 800 (FirePro V8800). Raw compute: 0.6728 TFLOPS (Quadro M600M) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800).
| Feature | Quadro M600M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,221 | 2,281+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6728 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+64% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M600M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M600M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M600M) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro V8800) — the Quadro M600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M600M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M600M) vs 11.2 (FirePro V8800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M600M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro M600M) vs None (FirePro V8800). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M600M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800).
| Feature | Quadro M600M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th Gen | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M600M draws 30W versus the FirePro V8800's 74W — a 84.6% difference. The Quadro M600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M600M) vs 350W (FirePro V8800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro M600M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-59% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 74.0+140% | 30.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M600M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro M600M | FirePro V8800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | GM107 | Juniper |
| Release | August 18 2015 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #658 | #780 |
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