Quadro P620 vs Radeon R9 M485X
Quadro P620
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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. The Quadro P620 is positioned at rank 74 and the Radeon R9 M485X is on rank 393, so the Quadro P620 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P620
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M485X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P620 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P620 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M485X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M485X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P620.
| Insight | Quadro P620 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $48 versus $150 for the Radeon R9 M485X, it costs 68% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 204% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P620 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+204%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($48) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 P620 and Radeon R9 M485X
Quadro P620
The Quadro P620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1177 MHz to 1443 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,698 points.
Radeon R9 M485X
The Radeon R9 M485X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,801 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P620 scores 3,698 and the Radeon R9 M485X reaches 3,801 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P620 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M485X uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro P620) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X). Raw compute: 1.478 TFLOPS (Quadro P620) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X).
| Feature | Quadro P620 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,698 | 3,801+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.478 TFLOPS | 2.961 TFLOPS+100% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P620 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 1 MB (Quadro P620) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M485X) — the Quadro P620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro P620 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL12_1) (Quadro P620) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M485X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P620 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P620) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M485X). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro P620) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 M485X).
| Feature | Quadro P620 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Pascal) | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P620 draws 40W versus the Radeon R9 M485X's 250W — a 144.8% difference. The Quadro P620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P620) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M485X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro P620 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-84% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 92.5+509% | 15.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P620 launched at $170 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 and now averages $150. The Quadro P620 costs 68% less ($102 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.0 (Quadro P620) vs 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) — the Quadro P620 offers 204.3% better value. The Quadro P620 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro P620 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $170-62% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48-68% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.0+204% | 25.3 |
| Codename | GP107 | Amethyst |
| Release | February 1 2018 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #524 | #519 |
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