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FirePro M2000
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GeForce GT 620M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro M2000 is positioned at rank 323 and the GeForce GT 620M is on rank 192, so the GeForce GT 620M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar FirePro M2000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 620M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 620M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M2000.
| Insight | FirePro M2000 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 620M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M2000 and GeForce GT 620M
FirePro M2000
The FirePro M2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 426 points.
GeForce GT 620M
The GeForce GT 620M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M2000 scores 426 and the GeForce GT 620M reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M2000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 620M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M2000) vs 384 (GeForce GT 620M). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M2000) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 620M).
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 426 | 432+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS+40% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M2000 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 620M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 620M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M2000) vs 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 620M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12 (FL11_0)+8% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.2+2% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (FirePro M2000) vs No (GeForce GT 620M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M2000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 620M).
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M2000 draws 43W versus the GeForce GT 620M's 45W — a 4.5% difference. The FirePro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M2000) vs 350W (GeForce GT 620M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro M2000 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W-4% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-19% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.9+3% | 9.6 |
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