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T600
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P106-100
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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. The T600 is positioned at rank 36 and the P106-100 is on rank 43, so the T600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T600
Performance Per Dollar P106-100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T600 uses modern memory architecture. The T600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The P106-100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The P106-100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T600.
| Insight | T600 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 | Standard Size (250mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $180 for the T600, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 519% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T600 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+519%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 T600 and P106-100
T600
The T600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,425 points.
P106-100
The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.
Graphics Performance
The T600 scores 6,425 and the P106-100 reaches 6,628 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T600 is built on Turing while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (T600) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 1.709 TFLOPS (T600) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100). Boost clocks: 1335 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | T600 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,425 | 6,628+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1920+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.709 TFLOPS | 6.655 TFLOPS+289% |
| Boost Clock | 1335 MHz | 1733 MHz+30% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 120+200% |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 720 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T600 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T600) vs 2 MB (P106-100) — the P106-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T600 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (T600) vs 12_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | T600 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) (T600) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.
| Feature | T600 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | — |
Power & Dimensions
The T600 draws 40W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 60.9% difference. The T600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T600) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 156mm vs 250mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | T600 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-47% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 156mm | 250mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 160.6+82% | 88.4 |
Value Analysis
The T600 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the P106-100 launched at $224 and now averages $30. The P106-100 costs 83.3% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.7 (T600) vs 220.9 (P106-100) — the P106-100 offers 518.8% better value. The T600 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | T600 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-11% | $224 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $30-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.7 | 220.9+519% |
| Codename | TU117 | GP104 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | December 12 2017 |
| Ranking | #378 | #529 |
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