Quadro P600 vs GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P600 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro P600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P600.

Insight	Quadro P600	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P600	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+100.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 P600 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P600 and GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

Quadro P600

The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,331 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P600 scores 3,318 and the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 reaches 3,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P600 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P600) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
G3D Mark Score	3,318	3,331
Architecture	Pascal	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS+107%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB	256 KB+78%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P600) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) — the Quadro P600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P600) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP4.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2's 106W — a 90.4% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 210mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
TDP	40W-62%	106W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	210mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	68°C
Perf/Watt	83.0+164%	31.4

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (Quadro P600) vs 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 100.7% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).