Quadro K620M vs Radeon R7 A8-7690K

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.

Quadro K620M vs Radeon R7 A8-7690K FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro K620M vs Radeon R7 A8-7690K: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro K620M

2015

Why buy it

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 30W instead of 100W, a 70W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R7 A8-7690K across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

2015

Why buy it

✅48.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R7 A8-7690K is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 48.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro K620M instead at 1,159 vs 1,141, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro K620M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R7 A8-7690K makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 A8-7690K is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro K620M has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro K620M vs Radeon R7 A8-7690K Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Quadro K620M

The Quadro K620M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,159 points.

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K620M scores 1,159 and the Radeon R7 A8-7690K reaches 1,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K620M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro K620M) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620M) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K620M	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
G3D Mark Score	1,159+2%	1,141
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1024+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	1.997 TFLOPS+131%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz+15%	975 MHz
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	16	64+300%
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K620M	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K620M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K carries 512 MB. Quadro K620M gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Quadro K620M and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 A8-7690K. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro K620M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) — the Quadro K620M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K620M	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K620M draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7690K's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro K620M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K620M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.