Quadro P600 vs GeForce GTX 960M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960M

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

161%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

146%

#28

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

145%

#32

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

132%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

131%

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GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

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Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

88%

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GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

87%

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GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

87%

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GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 960M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 P600.

Insight	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 960M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 960M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 22.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 960M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.1%)
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 960M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P600 and GeForce GTX 960M

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 960M

The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P600 scores 3,318 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P600 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P600) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 960M
G3D Mark Score	3,318	3,375+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS	1.505 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz+38%	1176 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	144 KB	320 KB+122%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 960M
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 960M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P600) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GTX 960M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 960M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P600) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 960M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 960M
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (1st Gen).

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 960M
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 60.9% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Quadro P600	GeForce GTX 960M
TDP	40W-47%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	82
Perf/Watt	83.0+84%	45.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960M costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (Quadro P600) vs 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GTX 960M offers 22.1% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).