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Performance
Radeon HD 8790M
2,186.52% of 104,598
Quadro M62074% better
3,8014% of 104,598
The Quadro M620 has 74% better performance than the Radeon HD 8790M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 8790M
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Quadro M620
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon HD 8790M GPU
The AMD Radeon HD 8790M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2013. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Mars) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The HD 8790M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,000 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 64 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD 8790M includes 384 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 850 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 900 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The HD 8790M has the 349th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.09% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA Quadro M620 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro M620 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM107) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The M620 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 80.19 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The M620 includes 512 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 756 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,018 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The M620 has the 276th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.63% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 8790M | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2013 | Q1 2017 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
BioShock Infinite | Radeon HD 8790M | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 113 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 55 FPS | -- |
| High - 768p | 47 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 16 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon HD 8790M orQuadro M620
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R7 M370 | 17 | +9% |
| Radeon HD 8850M | 17 | +9% |
| GeForce GT 650M | 17 | +9% |
| FirePro W4170M | 17 | +9% |
| Radeon R9 M375 | 16.3 | +4% |
| Radeon HD 8790M | 15.6 | |
| GeForce 940M | 15 | -4% |
| Quadro K620M | 15 | -4% |
| FirePro W4190M | 15 | -4% |
| Radeon 530 | 15 | -4% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon HD 8790M
2,186.52% of 104,598
Quadro M62074% better
3,8014% of 104,598
The Quadro M620 has 74% better performance than the Radeon HD 8790M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 8790M is ranked 349th with a score of 2,186.5, and the Quadro M620 is ranked 276th with a score of 3,801.
Performance per dollar
Radeon HD 8790M
No data available
Quadro M620
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 8790M and the Quadro M620 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 765M | 4,019 | +84% |
| GeForce GTX 675MX | 3,978.5 | +82% |
| Quadro M620 | 3,801 | +74% |
| Radeon R9 M370X (Mac Edition) | 3,637.5 | +66% |
| GeForce GTX 670MX | 3,587 | +64% |
| Radeon R7 M445 | 2,208 | +1% |
| GeForce 930MX | 2,201.5 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 8790M | 2,186.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 480M | 2,184.5 | -0% |
| GeForce 930M | 2,153 | -2% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
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| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon HD 8790M | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 862 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 968 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 12,049 | 22,119.5 (+83.58%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,727 | 3,130 (+81.24%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,513 | 4,140 (+64.74%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 95.3 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,306 | 2,827 (+116.46%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 751 (+81.84%) | 413 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8790M | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Mars | GM107 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 950 million | 1,870 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8790M | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 Gb/s | 80.19 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8790M | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 30 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8790M | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 384 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 512 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 6 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 850 MHz | 756 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 900 MHz | 1,018 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8790M | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 7.2 GPixel/s | 16.29 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 21.6 GTexel/s | 32.58 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 691.2 GFLOPS | 1,042 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 43.2 GFLOPS | 32.58 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8790M | Quadro M620 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.7 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.