Quadro M620 vs GRID K280Q
Quadro M620
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GRID K280Q
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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
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID K280Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K280Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M620.
| Insight | Quadro M620 | GRID K280Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 21.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M620 | GRID K280Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️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 M620 and GRID K280Q
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.
GRID K280Q
The GRID K280Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,840 points. Launch price was $1,875.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M620 scores 2,758 and the GRID K280Q reaches 2,840 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M620 is built on Maxwell while the GRID K280Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M620) vs 1,536 (GRID K280Q). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K280Q).
| Feature | Quadro M620 | GRID K280Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,758 | 2,840+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1536+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+129% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M620 | GRID K280Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M620) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K280Q) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M620 | GRID K280Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| 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_0 (GRID K280Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro M620 | GRID K280Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M620 draws 30W versus the GRID K280Q's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M620) vs 350W (GRID K280Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro M620 | GRID K280Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-87% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 91.9+629% | 12.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M620 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID K280Q launched at $2000 and now averages $50. The Quadro M620 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.0 (Quadro M620) vs 56.8 (GRID K280Q) — the Quadro M620 offers 21.5% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro M620 | GRID K280Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.0+21% | 56.8 |
| Codename | GM107 | GK104 |
| Release | January 11 2017 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #606 | #595 |
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