GeForce RTX 3070 vs Quadro M620

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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NVIDIA

Quadro M620

2017Core: 756 MHzBoost: 977 MHz

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RTX 3070

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • +703.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 633.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 30W.
  • 24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

Quadro M620

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 30W instead of 220W, a 190W reduction.
  • Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,758 vs 22,172).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Quadro M620?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 2,758 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro M620 is a 2017 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, 703.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 703.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro M620 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro M620 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
1080p
low158 FPS29 FPS
medium140 FPS17 FPS
high123 FPS10 FPS
ultra104 FPS5 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS13 FPS
medium109 FPS7 FPS
high96 FPS3 FPS
ultra86 FPS2 FPS
4K
low80 FPS5 FPS
medium67 FPS3 FPS
high52 FPS1 FPS
ultra45 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
1080p
low470 FPS47 FPS
medium405 FPS25 FPS
high327 FPS18 FPS
ultra277 FPS12 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS14 FPS
medium246 FPS8 FPS
high213 FPS6 FPS
ultra179 FPS4 FPS
4K
low141 FPS4 FPS
medium120 FPS2 FPS
high105 FPS2 FPS
ultra83 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
1080p
low885 FPS124 FPS
medium712 FPS99 FPS
high619 FPS83 FPS
ultra499 FPS62 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS93 FPS
medium557 FPS74 FPS
high473 FPS62 FPS
ultra374 FPS47 FPS
4K
low479 FPS62 FPS
medium388 FPS50 FPS
high330 FPS41 FPS
ultra249 FPS31 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
1080p
low600 FPS124 FPS
medium527 FPS99 FPS
high433 FPS83 FPS
ultra385 FPS62 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS93 FPS
medium433 FPS74 FPS
high339 FPS62 FPS
ultra297 FPS47 FPS
4K
low292 FPS62 FPS
medium270 FPS50 FPS
high238 FPS41 FPS
ultra200 FPS30 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Quadro M620

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Quadro M620's 2,758 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 703.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Quadro M620 uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 512 (Quadro M620). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 977 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
G3D Mark Score
22,172+704%
2,758
Architecture
Ampere
Maxwell
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
5888+1050%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+1931%
1 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+77%
977 MHz
ROPs
96+500%
16
TMUs
184+475%
32
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+2220%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro M620 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M620 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Quadro M620) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12_1 (Quadro M620). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Quadro M620). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Quadro M620's 30W — a 152% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Quadro M620). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
TDP
220W
30W-86%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
1mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+10%
91.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Quadro M620 launched at $0. The Quadro M620 costs 100+% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Quadro M620
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
GM107
Release
September 1 2020
January 11 2017
Ranking
#63
#606