GeForce MX450 vs Quadro K600

When comparing GeForce MX450 and Quadro K600, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce MX450 and Quadro K600 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX450 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX450 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce MX450 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce MX450 Quadro K600
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 41 Watt
Interface PCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5,GDDR6 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce MX450 has 21% more power consumption, than Quadro K600.
  • GeForce MX450 is connected by PCIe 4.0 x4, and Quadro K600 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce MX450 has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro K600.
  • GeForce MX450 is used in Laptops, and Quadro K600 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX450 is build with Turing architecture, and Quadro K600 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 519 MHz higher, than Quadro K600.
  • GeForce MX450 is manufactured by 12 nm process technology, and Quadro K600 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 8220 MHz higher, than Quadro K600.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 0−1
ultra / 1080p 10−11
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 35−40 1−2
medium / 1080p 21−24 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX450 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3600% more, than Quadro K600.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX450 Quadro K600
Architecture Turing Kepler
Code name N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 GK107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 1 August 2020 1 March 2013
Pipelines 896 192
Core clock speed 1395 MHz 876 MHz
Boost Clock 1575 MHz
Transistor count 4,700 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 14.02
Floating-point performance 336.4 gflops
Length 160 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 10002 MHz 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64.03 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.5 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2 1.1.126
CUDA 7.5 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 11 Mh/s
Optimus +
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