GeForce GT 545 vs Quadro K620M

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 545

2011Core: 720 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro K620M

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
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GeForce GT 545 vs Quadro K620M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 545 vs Quadro K620M 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.

GeForce GT 545 vs Quadro K620M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GeForce GT 545

2011

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro K620M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 133.3% higher power demand at 70W vs 30W.

Quadro K620M

2015

Why buy it

  • 33.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Draws 30W instead of 70W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2015 hardware with 4 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 7.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro K620M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 33.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.9% in PassMark G3D (1,159 vs 1,115), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 545 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?
GeForce GT 545 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro K620M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 545 vs Quadro K620M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 545

The GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.

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 GeForce GT 545 scores 1,115 and the Quadro K620M reaches 1,159 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 545 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro K620M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 545) vs 384 (Quadro K620M). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620M).

FeatureGeForce GT 545Quadro K620M
G3D Mark Score
1,115
1,159+4%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Maxwell
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
144
384+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4147 TFLOPS
0.8632 TFLOPS+108%
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
24+50%
16
L1 Cache
192 KB+50%
128 KB
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
1 MB+163%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 545 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K620M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 545Quadro K620M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 545 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K620M carries 4 GB. Quadro K620M gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 545 and 64-bit on the Quadro K620M. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GT 545) vs 1 MB (Quadro K620M) — the Quadro K620M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 545Quadro K620M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
1 MB+163%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 545 draws 70W versus the Quadro K620M's 30W — a 80% difference. The Quadro K620M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 545) vs 350W (Quadro K620M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GT 545Quadro K620M
TDP
70W
30W-57%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
145mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
15.9
38.6+143%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro K620M (2015 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GT 545Quadro K620M
MSRP
$149
Codename
GF116
GM108
Release
May 14 2011
March 1 2015
Ranking
#849
#842

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