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NVIDIA Quadro K600 Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20VRAM:1 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):41 W

NVIDIA Quadro K600 Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

NVIDIA Quadro K600
4.2/10

Overall score

Score
4.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

90%

3.8

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

▼Worse than 95% of graphics cards
6.0

Value for money

Value for money
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

4.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 91%
3.8

Technical score

Technical score
3.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

44%

2.9

Performance

24%

1.4

Memory

12%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11%

6.0

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

4.9

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 95%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 85%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA Quadro K600

Technical score
Technical score
3.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

44%

2.9

Performance

24%

1.4

Memory

12%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11%

6.0

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

4.9

Connectivity & Media

3.8
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
NVIDIA Quadro K600 has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 65.6% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

4.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.0
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
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3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
723 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 723 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 99.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
343 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 343 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 99.8% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
0.34 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 0.34 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 99.8% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
1 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
DDR3
GDDR version
DDR3
This graphics card uses DDR3 memory, which is older than on 99.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
29 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 29 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 99.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
2
This graphics card supports PCIe 2, which is older than on 98.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
11.1
This graphics card supports DirectX 11.1, which is older than on 99.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.2
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 95.1% of graphics cards and equal to 3.7% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
2
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 2 displays, which is fewer than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal to 2.1% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
3840x2160
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 3840x2160, which is lower than that of 97.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.2
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.9% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
5.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 87.8% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
41 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 41 W, which is lower than that of 97.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
41 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 41 W under peak load, which is lower than 98.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
250 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 250 W PSU, which is lower than that of 99.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
41 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 41 W, which is lower than that of 98.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
41 W
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Size
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Length
160 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 160 mm long, which is shorter than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
69 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 69 mm tall, which is shorter than 92.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
1 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.1% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Weight
270 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 270 g, which is lighter than 98.2% of graphics cards.
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NVIDIA Quadro K600 vs the average graphics card

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  • 80.9% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (41 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    41 W vs 215 W
  • 61.5% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (250 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    250 W vs 650 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 125 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (160 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    160 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 56 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    69 mm vs 125 mm
  • 81.8% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (41 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    41 W vs 225 W
  • 26.5x cheaper
    NVIDIA Quadro K600 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£20 vs £530).
    £20 vs £530
  • 26.5x cheaper
    NVIDIA Quadro K600 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£20 vs £530).
    £20 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
    1:24 vs 1:64
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 60% smaller GPU die
    This graphics card has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (118 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
    118 mm² vs 295 mm²
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 80.9% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (41 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    41 W vs 215 W
  • 61.5% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (250 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    250 W vs 650 W
  • 81.8% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (41 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    41 W vs 225 W
  • 81.4% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (41 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    41 W vs 220 W
  • 7.4 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    28 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    This graphics card has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (30 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    30 °C vs 37 °C
  • 125 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (160 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    160 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 56 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    69 mm vs 125 mm
  • 73.6% lighter card weight
    This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (270 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    270 g vs 1,021 g
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 39 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (1 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    1 vs 40
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • 54.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (876 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    876 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 168 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (16 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    16 vs 184
  • 20.8% worse value for money
    NVIDIA Quadro K600 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (5.96 vs 7.2).
    5.96 vs 7.2
  • 1.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
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    NVIDIA Quadro K600
    the average graphics card
    NVIDIA Quadro K600 has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.87 vs 8.000).
    7.87 vs 8
  • 39 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (1 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    1 vs 40
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 54.4% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (876 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    876 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 168 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (16 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    16 vs 184
  • 96.3% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (14 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    14.02 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 97.9% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (3.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    3.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    16 vs 64
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 98.5% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    0.34 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 96.8% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (723 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    723 points vs 22,653 points
  • 97.2% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (343 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    343 points vs 12,074 points
  • 98.5% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (0.3 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    0.34 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 97.9% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.01 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 4,160 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (192 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    192 vs 4,352
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 93.5% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (29 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    29 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 90.6% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1782 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    1,782 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 49.1% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (891 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    891 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    16 vs 128
  • Older GDDR version
    This graphics card uses an older GDDR version than the average graphics card (DDR3 vs GDDR6).
    DDR3 vs GDDR6
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2 vs 4).
    2.0 vs 4.0
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    1 vs 8
  • 5 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2018 vs 2023).
    November 2018
    2,018 vs 2,023
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
    1.2 vs 1.4
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (11.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
    11.1 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 3).
    1.1 vs 3.0
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
    5.0 vs 6.8
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 94.5% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1270 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    1,270 million vs 22,900 million
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 vs 3
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer displays supported
    This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    2 vs 4
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
    1.4a vs 2.1
  • No VRR support
    This graphics card does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
    1.2 vs 1.4a
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
    1.4 vs 2.3
  • Lower display resolution
    This graphics card supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (3840x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
    3840x2160 vs 7680x4320
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    1 vs 6
  • No HDMI output
    This graphics card does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 73% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 28 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    28 dB vs 0 dB
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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What we like about NVIDIA Quadro K600

  • Ultra-quiet operation with low noise levels during tasks
  • Low power consumption (41W) and high thermal efficiency, often staying below 50°C
  • Compact, low-profile design fits easily into small form factor (SFF) workstations
  • Solid performance for entry-level CAD, 3D modelling, and photo editing
  • Reliable driver support for professional software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • Highly affordable as a used or budget-conscious professional solution

What we don't like about NVIDIA Quadro K600

  • Severely limited by 1GB of DDR3 memory, which is insufficient for modern high-resolution tasks
  • Poor gaming performance; struggles with modern titles even at low 720p settings
  • DDR3 memory bandwidth is a significant bottleneck compared to GDDR5 alternatives
  • Struggles with very large CAD assemblies or complex simulations
  • Does not support modern features like ray tracing or DLSS
  • Drivers are not optimised for gaming, leading to potential stability issues in non-professional apps

Verdict

The Nvidia Quadro K600 is an entry-level professional workstation graphics card based on the Kepler architecture (28nm process), featuring 192 CUDA cores, a core clock of 876 MHz, and 1GB of DDR3 VRAM on a 128-bit memory interface. Its main characteristics include a low-profile, single-slot form factor with a low power consumption of 41W, making it highly compatible with compact systems and requiring no external power connectors. Key pros include certified stability for professional CAD and 3D modeling applications, support for DirectX 11/12 and OpenGL 4.4, and dual-display capabilities via DVI-I and DisplayPort 1.2. However, its main cons include outdated performance by modern standards, limited 1GB memory capacity, and poor suitability for gaming or high-resolution rendering tasks.

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