Quadro P600 vs UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro P600

2017

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 66.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌166.7% higher power demand at 40W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 40W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro P600

2017

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 40W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 66.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌166.7% higher power demand at 40W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P600 better than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,318 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro P600 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro P600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro P600 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P600 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) make more sense than Quadro P600?

Yes. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 40W), and staying closer to $50 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P600. The trade-off is that Quadro P600 currently gives you 0.2% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Quadro P600 Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro P600	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	32 FPS	99 FPS
medium	22 FPS	86 FPS
high	14 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	21 FPS	88 FPS
medium	14 FPS	77 FPS
high	7 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	12 FPS	28 FPS
medium	8 FPS	26 FPS
high	5 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	15 FPS

Open Quadro P600 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro P600	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	79 FPS	123 FPS
medium	50 FPS	86 FPS
high	37 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	22 FPS	81 FPS
medium	16 FPS	48 FPS
high	11 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	37 FPS
medium	4 FPS	25 FPS
high	4 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	14 FPS

Open Quadro P600 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro P600	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	149 FPS	149 FPS
medium	119 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	112 FPS
medium	90 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	74 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	50 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	37 FPS

Open Quadro P600 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro P600	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	149 FPS	149 FPS
medium	119 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	112 FPS
medium	90 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	68 FPS
medium	60 FPS	55 FPS
high	50 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	33 FPS

Open Quadro P600 Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P600 and UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Quadro P600

The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P600 scores 3,318 and the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Quadro P600	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	3,318	3,311
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P600	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P600 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) has 0 MB. The Quadro P600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro P600	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P600 draws 40W versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 90.9% difference. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P600) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Quadro P600	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
TDP	40W	15W-63%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	145mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	83.0	220.7+166%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P600 launched at $0 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) launched at $50. The Quadro P600 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Quadro P600) vs 66.2 (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)) — the Quadro P600 offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).