Quadro P600 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Quadro P600
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
| Insight | Quadro P600 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $75), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P600 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) |
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 P600 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book
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.
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P600 scores 3,318 and the Maxwell GPU Surface Book reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P600 is built on Pascal while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P600) vs 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,318 | 3,311 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Boost Clock | 1620 MHz+63% | 993 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro P600) vs 12 (11_0) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600) vs None (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo VP6.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | PureVideo VP6 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the Maxwell GPU Surface Book's 30W — a 28.6% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W | 30W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 83.0 | 110.4+33% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book launched at $150 and now averages $75. The Quadro P600 costs 20% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (Quadro P600) vs 44.1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) — the Quadro P600 offers 25.4% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-20% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.3+25% | 44.1 |
| Codename | GP107 | Surface Book |
| Release | February 7 2017 | October 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #558 | #779 |
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