Quadro P600 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

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

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 GTX 650 Ti BOOST
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 23.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+23.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 650 Ti BOOST Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P600 and GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

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 650 Ti BOOST

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 134W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,415 points. Launch price was $169.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P600 scores 3,318 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST reaches 3,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P600 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P600) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600) vs 1.585 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
G3D Mark Score	3,318	3,415+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS	1.585 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz+57%	1033 MHz
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	144 KB+125%	64 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P600) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) — the Quadro P600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P600) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
DirectX	12_1	12 (FL 11_0)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo VP5.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	PureVideo VP5
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST's 134W — a 108% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
TDP	40W-70%	134W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	97°C
Perf/Watt	83.0+225%	25.5

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (Quadro P600) vs 68.3 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers 23.5% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).