Quadro K620 vs FirePro D500

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K620 is positioned at rank 99 and the FirePro D500 is on rank 226, so the Quadro K620 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 K620

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

98%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

97%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

95%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

92%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

90%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

87%

#84

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1002%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

100%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

94%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro D500

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

97%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

95%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

92%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

92%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

90%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

83%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

80%

#211

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3254%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

100%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

96%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

81%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

80%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro D500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 K620.

Insight	Quadro K620	FirePro D500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K620 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 387% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K620	FirePro D500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+387%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 K620 Benchmark Check

FirePro D500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K620 and FirePro D500

Quadro K620

The Quadro K620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1058 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,213 points. Launch price was $189.89.

FirePro D500

The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K620 scores 2,213 and the FirePro D500 reaches 2,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K620 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro D500 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K620) vs 1,536 (FirePro D500). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620) vs 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500).

Feature	Quadro K620	FirePro D500
G3D Mark Score	2,213	2,272+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1536+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	2.227 TFLOPS+158%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	96+300%
L1 Cache	192 KB	384 KB+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K620	FirePro D500
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 K620 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro D500 has 4 GB. The FirePro D500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K620) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro D500) — the Quadro K620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K620	FirePro D500
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K620 draws 45W versus the FirePro D500's 274W — a 143.6% difference. The Quadro K620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K620) vs 350W (FirePro D500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K620	FirePro D500
TDP	45W-84%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	279mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	49.2+493%	8.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K620 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro D500 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The Quadro K620 costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 73.8 (Quadro K620) vs 15.1 (FirePro D500) — the Quadro K620 offers 388.7% better value.