GPU·Budget

T600

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

6,425

MSRP

$200

AVG Price

$180

May 6 2021
40 Watt
Turing (2018−2022)

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The T600 is positioned at rank #36 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. 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 T600

#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
96%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
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95%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
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95%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
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94%
#21
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
460%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
93%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
100%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
92%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
89%
#50
Quadro K5000M
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87%
#51
Radeon PRO W6300
MSRP: $200|Avg: $150
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of T600 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The T600 scores 6,425 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU117), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.709 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1335 MHz from a base of 735 MHz.

SpecificationT600
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score6,425
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTuring (2018−2022)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameTU117
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient12 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1335 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency735 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.709 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second53.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count4,700 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#378
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The T600 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationT600
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate14 Gbps
L1 Cache640 kB
L2 Cache1024 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationT600
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (12_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 4x mini-DisplayPort — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Turing), decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC.

SpecificationT600
mini-DisplayPort PortsNumber of mini-DisplayPort display connectors4x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version7th Gen NVENC (Turing)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version5th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The T600 draws 40 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 156mm long, 69mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 129g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 65°C under load.

SpecificationT600
TDPPower consumption under load40 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance156mm
Card Height69mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
Weight129g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load65°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $180 (MSRP: $200), the T600 delivers 36 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #36 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #378 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationT600
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$200
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$180
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#36
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#378
Release DateMay 6 2021
Release Year2021

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