Quadro K620 vs Radeon HD 6870

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 K620 is positioned at rank #99 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 K620

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RTX A1000

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98%

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Radeon Pro 5700

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97%

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Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

95%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

92%

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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

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90%

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Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

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87%

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Tesla K20m

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1002%

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Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

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Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

100%

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Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

94%

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Quadro P520

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92%

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Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

88%

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 K620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6870.

Insight	Quadro K620	Radeon HD 6870
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (247mm)

💎 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 67.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K620	Radeon HD 6870
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+67.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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

Radeon HD 6870 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K620 and Radeon HD 6870

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.

Radeon HD 6870

The Radeon HD 6870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,206 points. Launch price was $239.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K620 scores 2,213 and the Radeon HD 6870 reaches 2,206 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K620 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6870 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K620) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6870). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6870). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K620	Radeon HD 6870
G3D Mark Score	2,213	2,206
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1120+192%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	2.016 TFLOPS+134%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz+25%	900 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	56+133%
L1 Cache	192 KB	224 KB+17%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K620	Radeon HD 6870
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K620) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6870) — the Quadro K620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K620	Radeon HD 6870
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K620 draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 6870's 151W — a 108.2% difference. The Quadro K620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K620) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro K620	Radeon HD 6870
TDP	45W-70%	151W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	—	247mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	49.2+237%	14.6

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K620 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6870 launched at $239 and now averages $50. The Quadro K620 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 73.8 (Quadro K620) vs 44.1 (Radeon HD 6870) — the Quadro K620 offers 67.3% better value. The Quadro K620 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).