FirePro M4170
VS
Quadro K620M

FirePro M4170 vs Quadro K620M

FirePro M4170

2015Core: 825 MHzBoost: 900 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K620M

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 M4170 is positioned at rank 196 and the Quadro K620M is on rank 101, so the Quadro K620M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4170

#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
95%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
93%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
92%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
91%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
87%
#181
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2530%
#196
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
100%
#197
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
100%
#200
Radeon Pro Duo
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799
95%
#201
P102-100
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
94%
#203
Quadro FX 2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
93%
#206
FirePro V3900
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
91%
#207
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
MSRP: $119|Avg: $89
91%
#208
Tesla K8
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
88%
#210
GRID K240Q
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
87%
#211
FirePro M4150
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K620M

#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
100%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
99%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
97%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
94%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
92%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
88%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
87%
#86
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1020%
#101
Quadro K620M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#105
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
96%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
94%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K620M.

InsightFirePro M4170Quadro K620M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M4170 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4170 and Quadro K620M

AMD

FirePro M4170

The FirePro M4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro K620M

The Quadro K620M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,159 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the Quadro K620M reaches 1,159 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K620M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 384 (Quadro K620M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

FeatureFirePro M4170Quadro K620M
G3D Mark Score
1,168
1,159
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6912 TFLOPS
0.8632 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock
900 MHz
1124 MHz+25%
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24+50%
16
L1 Cache
96 KB
128 KB+33%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M4170Quadro K620M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M4170) vs 1 MB (Quadro K620M) — the Quadro K620M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro M4170Quadro K620M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the Quadro K620M's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro K620M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 350W (Quadro K620M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureFirePro M4170Quadro K620M
TDP
150W
30W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
7.8
38.6+395%