Quadro K620
VS
Radeon HD 7770

Quadro K620 vs Radeon HD 7770

NVIDIA

Quadro K620

2014Core: 1058 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7770

2012Core: 1000 MHz

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.

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

#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

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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7770.

InsightQuadro K620Radeon HD 7770
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 69.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro K620Radeon HD 7770
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+69.7%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K620 and Radeon HD 7770

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7770

The Radeon HD 7770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 15 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,173 points. Launch price was $159.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro K620 scores 2,213 and the Radeon HD 7770 reaches 2,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K620 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7770 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K620) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7770). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620) vs 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770).

FeatureQuadro K620Radeon HD 7770
G3D Mark Score
2,213+2%
2,173
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8632 TFLOPS
1.28 TFLOPS+48%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
24
40+67%
L1 Cache
192 KB+20%
160 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro K620Radeon HD 7770
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 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7770) — the Quadro K620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro K620Radeon HD 7770
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K620 draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 7770's 80W — a 56% difference. The Quadro K620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K620) vs 450W (Radeon HD 7770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro K620Radeon HD 7770
TDP
45W-44%
80W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
210mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
49.2+81%
27.2
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Value Analysis

The Quadro K620 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 7770 launched at $159 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 43.5 (Radeon HD 7770) — the Quadro K620 offers 69.7% better value. The Quadro K620 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureQuadro K620Radeon HD 7770
MSRP
$150-6%
$159
Avg Price (30d)
$30-40%
$50
Performance per Dollar
73.8+70%
43.5
Codename
GM107
Cape Verde
Release
July 22 2014
February 15 2012
Ranking
#660
#664