FirePro M2000 vs GeForce GT 620M

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.

FirePro M2000 vs GeForce GT 620M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

FirePro M2000 vs GeForce GT 620M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M2000

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 620M

2012

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 620M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (432 vs 426), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro M2000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro M2000 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GT 620M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro M2000 vs GeForce GT 620M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 620M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro M2000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro M2000	GeForce GT 620M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M2000 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 620M carries 2 GB. GeForce GT 620M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M2000 and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 620M.

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

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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

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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

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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