GeForce GTX 260 vs Quadro M600M
When comparing GeForce GTX 260 and Quadro M600M, 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 GTX 260 and Quadro M600M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro M600M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro M600M 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 Quadro M600M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 260
Quadro M600M
Power consumption (TDP)
182 Watt
30 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
2x 6-pin
None
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
896 MB
2 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x S-Video
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 260 has 506% more power consumption, than Quadro M600M.
GeForce GTX 260 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M600M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 260 has 894 GB more memory, than Quadro M600M.
GeForce GTX 260 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M600M - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 260 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M600M - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 405 MHz higher, than Quadro M600M.
GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro M600M - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Quadro M600M is 4013 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
3−4
10−11
ultra / 1080p
1−2
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
14−16
21−24
medium / 1080p
5−6
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
7−8
16−18
ultra / 1080p
6−7
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
20−22
35−40
medium / 1080p
8−9
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Battlefield 5 is 120% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 260 and Quadro M600M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
170−180
medium / 768p
95−100
140−150
ultra / 1080p
45−50
75−80
QHD / 1440p
24−27
40−45
4K / 2160p
−
30−33
high / 768p
70−75
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 52% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
70−75
55−60
ultra / 1080p
20−22
27−30
medium / 1080p
40−45
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 260 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Quadro M600M.
low / 768p
75−80
95−100
medium / 768p
55−60
75−80
ultra / 1080p
27−30
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Dota 2 is 37% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
4−5
12−14
ultra / 1080p
3−4
10−12
4K / 2160p
1−2
4−5
low / 720p
14−16
27−30
medium / 1080p
5−6
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Far Cry 5 is 133% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
12−14
18−20
ultra / 1080p
7−8
14−16
QHD / 1440p
4−5
−
low / 720p
55−60
75−80
medium / 1080p
16−18
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Fortnite is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
7−8
18−20
ultra / 1080p
6−7
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
low / 720p
21−24
35−40
medium / 1080p
9−10
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Forza Horizon 4 is 109% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
45−50
65−70
medium / 768p
−
60−65
high / 1080p
9−10
20−22
ultra / 1080p
3−4
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Grand Theft Auto V is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
2−3
7−8
ultra / 1080p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
8−9
20−22
medium / 1080p
3−4
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Metro Exodus is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
85−90
100−110
high / 1080p
65−70
−
ultra / 1080p
−
90−95
medium / 1080p
−
100−105
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
12−14
16−18
low / 720p
27−30
40−45
medium / 1080p
14−16
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 44% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
high / 1080p
6−7
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
7−8
20−22
medium / 1080p
−
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 133% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
18−20
35−40
medium / 768p
12−14
24−27
high / 1080p
6−7
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
4K / 2160p
1−2
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 125% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
35−40
50−55
ultra / 1080p
16−18
27−30
high / 768p
30−35
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M600M in World of Tanks is 41% more, than GeForce GTX 260.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 260
Quadro M600M
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Maxwell
Code name
GT200
GM107
Type
Desktop
Mobile workstation
Release date
16 June 2008
2 October 2015
Pipelines
192
384
Core clock speed
1242 MHz
837 MHz
Boost Clock
876 MHz
Transistor count
1,400 million
1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology
65 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
36.9 billion/sec
14.02
Floating-point performance
476.9 gflops
863.2 gflops
Length
10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width
448 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
999 MHz
5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth
111.9 GB/s
80 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
11.1 (10_0)
12
Shader Model
4.0
5.0
OpenGL
2.1
4.5
OpenCL
1.1
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
1.1.126
CUDA
+
5.0
CUDA cores
192
Height
4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
HDMI
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
30 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
Display Port
1.2
3D Vision Pro
+
Mosaic
+
nView Display Management
+
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