Radeon R7 A8-7690K
VS
Quadro K620M

Radeon R7 A8-7690K vs Quadro K620M

AMD

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

2015Boost: 975 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro K620M

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

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 Radeon R7 A8-7690K is positioned at rank 97 and the Quadro K620M is on rank 101, so the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7690K

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
509%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
489%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
483%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
482%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
481%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
478%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
472%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
471%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
466%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
465%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
459%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
458%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
450%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
450%
#81
Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP: $260|Avg: $170
97%
#82
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
561%
#82
Intel UHD Graphics P750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
87%
#83
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $100
86%
#97
Radeon R7 A8-7690K
MSRP: $80|Avg: $40
100%
#98
GeForce GT 1010
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
97%
#99
Radeon R7 430
MSRP: $79|Avg: $15
97%
#101
Radeon 550X
MSRP: $109|Avg: $45
95%
#102
GeForce GT 720
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
94%
#103
Radeon R7 240
MSRP: $69|Avg: $15
92%
#104
Radeon R7 G
MSRP: $69|Avg: $51
88%
#107
Radeon R7 250
MSRP: $89|Avg: $25
83%
#108
GeForce GT 640
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
83%
#109
GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
83%
#111
Radeon HD 8550D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
80%
#112
Radeon 520
MSRP: $78|Avg: $78
79%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K620M

#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
100%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
99%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
97%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
94%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
92%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
88%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
87%
#86
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1020%
#101
Quadro K620M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#105
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
96%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
94%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K620M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7690K.

InsightRadeon R7 A8-7690KQuadro K620M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K620M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 R7 A8-7690K and Quadro K620M

AMD

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $149.

NVIDIA

Quadro K620M

The Quadro K620M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,159 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K scores 1,141 and the Quadro K620M reaches 1,159 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K620M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 384 (Quadro K620M). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro K620M). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R7 A8-7690KQuadro K620M
G3D Mark Score
1,141
1,159+2%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024+167%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.997 TFLOPS+131%
0.8632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
975 MHz
1124 MHz+15%
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
64+300%
16
L1 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 A8-7690KQuadro K620M
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K620M has 4 GB. The Quadro K620M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 1 MB (Quadro K620M) — the Quadro K620M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R7 A8-7690KQuadro K620M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K draws 100W versus the Quadro K620M's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro K620M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 350W (Quadro K620M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon R7 A8-7690KQuadro K620M
TDP
100W
30W-70%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
11.4
38.6+239%