NVIDIA Quadro M620 vs AMD FirePro W5170M
The FirePro W5170M has 10% better performance than the Quadro M620 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro M620 and the FirePro W5170M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA Quadro M620 GPU
The Quadro M620 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2017. Its GM107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,253 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 80.19 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 30 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro M620 has the 273rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.62% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD FirePro W5170M GPU
The FirePro W5170M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q3 2014. Its Tropo chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,125 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 72 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro W5170M has the 267th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.00% 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 | Quadro M620 | FirePro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2017 | Q3 2014 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
The Witcher 3 | Quadro M620 | FirePro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 31 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 15 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 945M | 17 | +15% |
| Radeon R9 M280X | 16 | +8% |
| Radeon 540X | 15.5 | +5% |
| GeForce MX230 | 15 | +1% |
| Radeon R9 M370X (Mac Edition) | 14.9 | +1% |
| FirePro W5170M | 14.8 | |
| Quadro M600M | 14.2 | -4% |
| GeForce MX130 | 14 | -5% |
| Quadro K3100M | 13.8 | -7% |
| Radeon RX 540 (Mobile) | 11 | -26% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro W5170M has 10% better performance than the Quadro M620 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro M620 is ranked 273rd with a score of 3,801, and the FirePro W5170M is ranked 267th with a score of 4,197.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro M620 and the FirePro W5170M 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 950M | 4,367 | +15% |
| Quadro M1000M | 4,229.5 | +11% |
| FirePro W5170M | 4,197 | +10% |
| Quadro P520 | 4,185.5 | +10% |
| Radeon 540X | 4,097 | +8% |
| GeForce GTX 765M | 4,019 | +6% |
| GeForce GTX 675MX | 3,978.5 | +5% |
| Quadro M620 | 3,801 | |
| Radeon R9 M370X (Mac Edition) | 3,637.5 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 670MX | 3,587 | -6% |
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.
| 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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Quadro M620 | FirePro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 862 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 968 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 22,119.5 (+15.84%) | 19,095 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,130 (+7.6%) | 2,909 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,140 | 4,564 (+10.24%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 95.3 (+15.8%) | 82.3 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,827 (+60.53%) | 1,761 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 413 (+11.62%) | 370 |
Technical Specs
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 | Quadro M620 | FirePro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM107 | Tropo |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,870 million | 1,500 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 | Quadro M620 | FirePro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80.19 Gb/s | 72 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,253 MHz | 1,125 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 256 KB |
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 | Quadro M620 | FirePro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Quadro M620 | FirePro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 640 |
| CUDA Cores | 512 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 10 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 756 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,018 MHz | 925 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 | Quadro M620 | FirePro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 16.29 GPixel/s | 14.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 32.58 GTexel/s | 37 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,042 GFLOPS | 1,184 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 32.58 GFLOPS | 74 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 | Quadro M620 | FirePro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.