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.

GRID K280Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌650% higher power demand at 225W vs 30W.

Quadro M620

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 225W, a 195W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌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 1.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

GRID K280Q

2013

Quadro M620

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 225W, a 195W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌650% higher power demand at 225W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌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 1.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GRID K280Q better than Quadro M620?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,840 vs 2,758 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID K280Q is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GRID K280Q is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GRID K280Q can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $2,000 MSRP. GRID K280Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GRID K280Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $2,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.0% higher G3D Mark. Quadro M620 is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (30W vs 225W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro M620 make more sense than GRID K280Q?

Yes. Quadro M620 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 225W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GRID K280Q. The trade-off is that GRID K280Q currently gives you 3.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

GRID K280Q Benchmark Check

Quadro M620 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID K280Q	Quadro M620
1080p
low	102 FPS	29 FPS
medium	83 FPS	17 FPS
high	65 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	13 FPS
medium	71 FPS	7 FPS
high	50 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	5 FPS
medium	26 FPS	3 FPS
high	17 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID K280Q	Quadro M620
1080p
low	88 FPS	47 FPS
medium	62 FPS	25 FPS
high	48 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	48 FPS	14 FPS
medium	31 FPS	8 FPS
high	23 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	4 FPS
medium	12 FPS	2 FPS
high	9 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID K280Q	Quadro M620
1080p
low	128 FPS	124 FPS
medium	102 FPS	99 FPS
high	85 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	93 FPS
medium	77 FPS	74 FPS
high	64 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	62 FPS
medium	51 FPS	50 FPS
high	43 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID K280Q	Quadro M620
1080p
low	128 FPS	124 FPS
medium	102 FPS	99 FPS
high	85 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	93 FPS
medium	77 FPS	74 FPS
high	64 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	62 FPS
medium	51 FPS	50 FPS
high	43 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K280Q and Quadro M620

GRID K280Q

The GRID K280Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,840 points. Launch price was $1,875.

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 GRID K280Q scores 2,840 and the Quadro M620 reaches 2,758 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K280Q is built on Kepler while the Quadro M620 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K280Q) vs 512 (Quadro M620). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K280Q) vs 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620).

Feature	GRID K280Q	Quadro M620
G3D Mark Score	2,840+3%	2,758
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+200%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+129%	1 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K280Q	Quadro M620
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
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 (GRID K280Q) vs 2 MB (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K280Q	Quadro M620
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K280Q) vs 12_1 (Quadro M620). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID K280Q	Quadro M620
DirectX	11_0	12_1+9%
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K280Q draws 225W versus the Quadro M620's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K280Q) vs 350W (Quadro M620). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID K280Q	Quadro M620
TDP	225W	30W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	12.6	91.9+629%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K280Q launched at $2000 MSRP, while the Quadro M620 launched at $0. The Quadro M620 costs 100+% less ($2000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.4 (GRID K280Q) vs Infinity (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 offers Infinity% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).