Quadro K5000M vs Quadro M620

Quadro K5000M

2012Core: 601 MHz

Quadro M620

2017Core: 756 MHzBoost: 977 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K5000M

100

2,805

+1.7%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Quadro M620

2,758

0.0%

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 Quadro K5000M is positioned at rank #50 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 Quadro K5000M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

98%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

98%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

98%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

89%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

89%

#35

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

527%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

100%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

99%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

99%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

89%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

85%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

85%

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 K5000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M620.

Insight	Quadro K5000M	Quadro M620
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑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

💎 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 $509), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1151.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K5000M	Quadro M620
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1151.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($509)	✅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.

Quadro K5000M Benchmark Check

Quadro M620 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5000M and Quadro M620

Quadro K5000M

The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.

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 Quadro K5000M scores 2,805 and the Quadro M620 reaches 2,758 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5000M is built on Kepler while the Quadro M620 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K5000M) vs 512 (Quadro M620). Raw compute: 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M) vs 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620).

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Quadro M620
G3D Mark Score	2,805+2%	2,758
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344+163%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.615 TFLOPS+62%	1 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	112+250%	32
L1 Cache	112 KB	256 KB+129%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5000M	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 Quadro K5000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M620 has 2 GB. The Quadro K5000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000M) vs 2 MB (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Quadro M620
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	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: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5000M) vs 12_1 (Quadro M620). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Quadro M620
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Quadro M620). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Quadro M620
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5000M draws 100W versus the Quadro M620's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000M) vs 350W (Quadro M620). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Quadro M620
TDP	100W	30W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	81°C	—
Perf/Watt	28.1	91.9+227%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M620 costs 92.1% less ($469 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (Quadro K5000M) vs 69.0 (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 offers 1154.5% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).