Quadro M620 vs Radeon HD 6970
Quadro M620
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Radeon HD 6970
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro M620 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro M620 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 | Standard Size (286mm) |
💎 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 $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 143.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M620 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+143.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Radeon HD 6970
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.
Radeon HD 6970
The Radeon HD 6970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,831 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M620 scores 2,758 and the Radeon HD 6970 reaches 2,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M620 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6970 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M620) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970). Boost clocks: 977 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M620 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,758 | 2,831+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1536+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+170% |
| Boost Clock | 977 MHz+11% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 96+200% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M620 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M620) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6970) — the Quadro M620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M620 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro M620) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 6970). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro M620 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1+9% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Quadro M620) vs None (Radeon HD 6970). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs UVD 3.0.
| Feature | Quadro M620 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th Gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2nd Gen | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M620 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6970's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M620) vs 550W (Radeon HD 6970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 286mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro M620 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-88% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 286mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 91.9+713% | 11.3 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M620 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 6970 launched at $369 and now averages $100. The Quadro M620 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.0 (Quadro M620) vs 28.3 (Radeon HD 6970) — the Quadro M620 offers 143.8% better value. The Quadro M620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro M620 | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $369 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-60% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.0+144% | 28.3 |
| Codename | GM107 | Cayman |
| Release | January 11 2017 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #606 | #596 |
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