Quadro P600 vs GeForce GTX 590

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 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 GTX 590 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P600.

Insight	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 590
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
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 (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro P600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $100), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 590
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+65.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 GTX 590 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P600 and GeForce GTX 590

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 GTX 590

The GeForce GTX 590 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P600 scores 3,318 and the GeForce GTX 590 reaches 3,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P600 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 590 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P600) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 590).

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 590
G3D Mark Score	3,318	3,341
Architecture	Pascal	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1024 ×2+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	16	48 ×2+200%
TMUs	24	64 ×2+167%
L1 Cache	0.14 MB	1 MB+614%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 590
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P600 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 590 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 590 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P600) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 590) — the Quadro P600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 590
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P600) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 590). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 590
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD (VP5).

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 590
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	—
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 590's 365W — a 160.5% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 700W (GeForce GTX 590). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 590
TDP	40W-89%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W-50%	700W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	145mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	83.0+802%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTX 590 launched at $699 and now averages $100. The Quadro P600 costs 40% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (Quadro P600) vs 33.4 (GeForce GTX 590) — the Quadro P600 offers 65.6% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).