
Radeon HD 7770 vs Quadro K620

Radeon HD 7770
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Quadro K620
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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.
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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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7770.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7770 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 69.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7770 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅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 HD 7770 and Quadro K620

Radeon HD 7770
The Radeon HD 7770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 15 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,173 points. Launch price was $159.

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 HD 7770 scores 2,173 and the Quadro K620 reaches 2,213 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K620 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 384 (Quadro K620). Raw compute: 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,173 | 2,213+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.28 TFLOPS+48% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7770) vs 2 MB (Quadro K620) — the Quadro K620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7770 draws 80W versus the Quadro K620's 45W — a 56% difference. The Quadro K620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 7770) vs 350W (Quadro K620). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 45W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 27.2 | 49.2+81% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7770 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro K620 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Quadro K620 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.5 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 73.8 (Quadro K620) — the Quadro K620 offers 69.7% better value. The Quadro K620 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Quadro K620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159 | $150-6% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.5 | 73.8+70% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM107 |
| Release | February 15 2012 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #664 | #660 |
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