FirePro V7900 vs Quadro K620

FirePro V7900

2011Core: 725 MHz

Quadro K620

2014Core: 1058 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V7900

150

2,261

+2.2%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Quadro K620

2,213

0.0%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 V7900 is positioned at rank 279 and the Quadro K620 is on rank 99, so the Quadro K620 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 V7900

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

93%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

92%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

88%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

88%

#264

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6537%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

98%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

98%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

95%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

93%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

92%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

92%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

91%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

89%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K620

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

98%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

97%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

95%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

92%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

90%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

87%

#84

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1002%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

100%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

94%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V7900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K620.

Insight	FirePro V7900	Quadro K620
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	Standard Size (279mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K620 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $120), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 291.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V7900	Quadro K620
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+291.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

FirePro V7900 Benchmark Check

Quadro K620 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7900 and Quadro K620

FirePro V7900

The FirePro V7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,261 points.

Quadro K620

The Quadro K620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1058 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,213 points. Launch price was $189.89.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7900 scores 2,261 and the Quadro K620 reaches 2,213 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro K620 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7900) vs 384 (Quadro K620). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7900) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620).

Feature	FirePro V7900	Quadro K620
G3D Mark Score	2,261+2%	2,213
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280+233%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+115%	0.8632 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+233%	24
L1 Cache	320 KB+67%	192 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V7900	Quadro K620
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro V7900) vs 2 MB (Quadro K620) — the Quadro K620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro V7900	Quadro K620
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7900 draws 150W versus the Quadro K620's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro K620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7900) vs 350W (Quadro K620). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro V7900	Quadro K620
TDP	150W	45W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	279mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	100°C	—
Perf/Watt	15.1	49.2+226%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V7900 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Quadro K620 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Quadro K620 costs 75% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (FirePro V7900) vs 73.8 (Quadro K620) — the Quadro K620 offers 292.6% better value. The Quadro K620 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).