Quadro P600 vs Radeon E8870PCIe
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 Radeon E8870PCIe
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E8870PCIe is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $200), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 228.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P600 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+228.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 Radeon E8870PCIe
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.
Radeon E8870PCIe
The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P600 scores 3,318 and the Radeon E8870PCIe reaches 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P600 is built on Pascal while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P600) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,318 | 3,368+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS+55% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1620 MHz+159% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 160 KB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P600) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the Quadro P600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 7.8% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W | 37W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 83.0 | 91.0+10% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Quadro P600 costs 70% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (Quadro P600) vs 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the Quadro P600 offers 229.2% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro P600 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-70% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.3+229% | 16.8 |
| Codename | GP107 | Venus |
| Release | February 7 2017 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #558 | #734 |
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