Quadro M620 vs FirePro 3D V9800

Quadro M620

2017Core: 756 MHzBoost: 977 MHz

FirePro 3D V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M620

2,758

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro 3D V9800

150

2,812

+2.0%

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V9800

#349

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18466%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

100%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

100%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

99%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

98%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

98%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

89%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

85%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

83%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

81%

#373

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

76%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

76%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

76%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

75%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

70%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro M620 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro M620 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 M620	FirePro 3D V9800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 96.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M620	FirePro 3D V9800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+96.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

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 M620 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V9800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M620 and FirePro 3D V9800

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.

FirePro 3D V9800

The FirePro 3D V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,812 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M620 scores 2,758 and the FirePro 3D V9800 reaches 2,812 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M620 is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 3D V9800 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M620) vs 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800).

Feature	Quadro M620	FirePro 3D V9800
G3D Mark Score	2,758	2,812+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1280+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS+86%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M620	FirePro 3D V9800
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M620 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V9800 has 4 GB. The FirePro 3D V9800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M620) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro 3D V9800) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M620	FirePro 3D V9800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro M620) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V9800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro M620	FirePro 3D V9800
DirectX	12_1+7%	11.2
Max Displays	0	6

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Quadro M620) vs None (FirePro 3D V9800). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs UVD 2.3.

Feature	Quadro M620	FirePro 3D V9800
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	UVD 2.3
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M620 draws 30W versus the FirePro 3D V9800's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M620) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro M620	FirePro 3D V9800
TDP	30W-80%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90
Perf/Watt	91.9+391%	18.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M620 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro 3D V9800 launched at $3499 and now averages $80. The Quadro M620 costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.0 (Quadro M620) vs 35.1 (FirePro 3D V9800) — the Quadro M620 offers 96.6% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).