Quadro M620 vs Quadro K5000M

Quadro M620

2017Core: 756 MHzBoost: 977 MHz

Quadro K5000M

2012Core: 601 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M620

2,758

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Quadro K5000M

100

2,805

+1.7%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 K5000M

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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K5000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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	Quadro K5000M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 $509), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1151.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M620	Quadro K5000M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1151.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($509)

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

Quadro K5000M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M620 and Quadro K5000M

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.

Quadro K5000M

The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M620 scores 2,758 and the Quadro K5000M reaches 2,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M620 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro K5000M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M620) vs 1,344 (Quadro K5000M). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620) vs 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M).

Feature	Quadro M620	Quadro K5000M
G3D Mark Score	2,758	2,805+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	1344+163%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1 TFLOPS	1.615 TFLOPS+62%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	256 KB+129%	112 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M620	Quadro K5000M
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 K5000M has 4 GB. The Quadro K5000M 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 K5000M) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M620	Quadro K5000M
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro M620) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5000M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M620	Quadro K5000M
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Quadro M620) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs PureVideo HD VP5.

Feature	Quadro M620	Quadro K5000M
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M620 draws 30W versus the Quadro K5000M's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M620) vs 350W (Quadro K5000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro M620	Quadro K5000M
TDP	30W-70%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	81°C
Perf/Watt	91.9+227%	28.1

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M620 costs 92.1% less ($469 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.0 (Quadro M620) vs 5.5 (Quadro K5000M) — the Quadro M620 offers 1154.5% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).