Radeon R9 M485X vs Quadro P620
Radeon R9 M485X
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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 Radeon R9 M485X is positioned at rank 393 and the Quadro P620 is on rank 74, 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 Radeon R9 M485X
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P620
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 | Radeon R9 M485X | Quadro P620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 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 | Radeon R9 M485X | Quadro P620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+204%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($48) |
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 R9 M485X and Quadro P620
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M485X scores 3,801 and the Quadro P620 reaches 3,698 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M485X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro P620 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 512 (Quadro P620). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 1.478 TFLOPS (Quadro P620).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | Quadro P620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,801+3% | 3,698 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+300% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS+100% | 1.478 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | Quadro P620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 1 MB (Quadro P620) — the Quadro P620 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | Quadro P620 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 12 (FL12_1) (Quadro P620). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | Quadro P620 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (FL12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P620). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro P620).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | Quadro P620 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M485X draws 250W versus the Quadro P620's 40W — a 144.8% difference. The Quadro P620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 350W (Quadro P620). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | Quadro P620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 40W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 15.2 | 92.5+509% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro P620 launched at $170 and now averages $48. The Quadro P620 costs 68% less ($102 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) vs 77.0 (Quadro P620) — the Quadro P620 offers 204.3% better value. The Quadro P620 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M485X | Quadro P620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $170-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $48-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.3 | 77.0+204% |
| Codename | Amethyst | GP107 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | February 1 2018 |
| Ranking | #519 | #524 |
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