Radeon 550 vs Quadro K620
Radeon 550
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K620
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 550.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K620 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K620 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $79), it costs 62% less, resulting in a 172.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+172.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Radeon 550 and Quadro K620
Radeon 550
The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.
Quadro K620
The Quadro K620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1058 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,213 points. Launch price was $189.89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 550 scores 2,140 and the Quadro K620 reaches 2,213 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K620 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550) vs 384 (Quadro K620). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,140 | 2,213+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+40% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz+5% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon 550) vs 2 MB (Quadro K620) — the Quadro K620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550 draws 50W versus the Quadro K620's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The Quadro K620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 550) vs 350W (Quadro K620). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 42.8 | 49.2+15% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the Quadro K620 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Quadro K620 costs 62% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.1 (Radeon 550) vs 73.8 (Quadro K620) — the Quadro K620 offers 172.3% better value. The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-47% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $79 | $30-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.1 | 73.8+172% |
| Codename | Lexa | GM107 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #668 | #660 |
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