FirePro W4300 vs Quadro M620

FirePro W4300

2015Core: 930 MHz

Quadro M620

2017Core: 756 MHzBoost: 977 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W4300

2,719

0.0%

Radeon Vega 10

Radeon R9 M360

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

2,758

+1.4%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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. The FirePro W4300 is positioned at rank #168 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 W4300

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

98%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#153

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2060%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

100%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W4300	Quadro M620
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M620 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 26.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W4300	Quadro M620
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+26.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 W4300 Benchmark Check

Quadro M620 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4300 and Quadro M620

FirePro W4300

The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.

Quadro M620

The Quadro M620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 756 MHz to 977 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,758 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4300 scores 2,719 and the Quadro M620 reaches 2,758 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4300 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro M620 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W4300) vs 512 (Quadro M620). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300) vs 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620).

Feature	FirePro W4300	Quadro M620
G3D Mark Score	2,719	2,758+1%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.428 TFLOPS+43%	1 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4300	Quadro M620
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)

The FirePro W4300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M620 has 2 GB. The FirePro W4300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W4300) vs 2 MB (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Quadro M620
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W4300) vs 12_1 (Quadro M620). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Quadro M620
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	6	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W4300) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Quadro M620). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Quadro M620
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4300 draws 50W versus the Quadro M620's 30W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4300) vs 350W (Quadro M620). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 171mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro W4300	Quadro M620
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	171mm	1mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	71°C	—
Perf/Watt	54.4	91.9+69%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W4300 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro M620 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Quadro M620 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (FirePro W4300) vs 69.0 (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 offers 26.8% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).