Quadro M620
VS
Quadro K4100M

Quadro M620 vs Quadro K4100M

NVIDIA

Quadro M620

2017Core: 756 MHzBoost: 977 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K4100M

2013Core: 706 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. 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 Quadro K4100M

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Radeon PRO W7700
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Tesla K20m
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#52
Quadro K4100M
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261
100%
#58
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91%
#60
Intel Arc Pro A60
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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4100M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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.

InsightQuadro M620Quadro K4100M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 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 $261), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 549% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro M620Quadro K4100M
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+549%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($40)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($261)

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 Quadro K4100M

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro K4100M

The Quadro K4100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,773 points. Launch price was $1,499.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro M620 scores 2,758 and the Quadro K4100M reaches 2,773 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M620 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro K4100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M620) vs 1,152 (Quadro K4100M). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620) vs 1.627 TFLOPS (Quadro K4100M).

FeatureQuadro M620Quadro K4100M
G3D Mark Score
2,758
2,773
Architecture
Maxwell
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
1152+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1 TFLOPS
1.627 TFLOPS+63%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
96+200%
L1 Cache
256 KB+167%
96 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro M620Quadro K4100M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M620 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4100M has 4 GB. The Quadro K4100M 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 (Quadro K4100M) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro M620Quadro K4100M
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
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M620 draws 30W versus the Quadro K4100M's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M620) vs 350W (Quadro K4100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureQuadro M620Quadro K4100M
TDP
30W-70%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
91.9+232%
27.7
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Value Analysis

The Quadro M620 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro K4100M launched at $1499 and now averages $261. The Quadro M620 costs 84.7% less ($221 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.0 (Quadro M620) vs 10.6 (Quadro K4100M) — the Quadro M620 offers 550.9% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).

FeatureQuadro M620Quadro K4100M
MSRP
$0-100%
$1499
Avg Price (30d)
$40-85%
$261
Performance per Dollar
69.0+551%
10.6
Codename
GM107
GK104
Release
January 11 2017
July 23 2013
Ranking
#606
#604