FirePro M2000
VS
GeForce GT625M

FirePro M2000 vs GeForce GT625M

FirePro M2000

2012Core: 800 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT625M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 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 FirePro M2000 is positioned at rank 323 and the GeForce GT625M is on rank 195, so the GeForce GT625M 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 FirePro M2000

#307
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
10404%
#322
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
100%
#323
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
100%
#324
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
98%
#325
GRID M6-1Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
97%
#326
Quadro FX 380
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
96%
#327
Tesla C2050 / C2070
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30
96%
#328
FirePro M7740
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
94%
#329
Quadro FX 570
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
92%
#330
RTXA5000-24Q
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100
91%
#331
GRID P40-1Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
90%
#333
Tesla M10
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
89%
#334
Tesla C2050
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95
89%
#335
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
89%
#336
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
88%
#337
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT625M

#185
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
386%
#187
350%
#188
349%
#192
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
317%
#193
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
315%
#195
GeForce GT625M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
100%
#197
100%
#203
GeForce GT 730M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
96%
#206
Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
93%
#208
Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT625M.

InsightFirePro M2000GeForce GT625M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT625M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT625M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 10.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro M2000GeForce GT625M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+10.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)
More affordable ($45)

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 FirePro M2000 and GeForce GT625M

AMD

FirePro M2000

The FirePro M2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 426 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT625M

The GeForce GT625M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 422 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro M2000 scores 426 and the GeForce GT625M reaches 422 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M2000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT625M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M2000) vs 384 (GeForce GT625M). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M2000) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT625M).

FeatureFirePro M2000GeForce GT625M
G3D Mark Score
426
422
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640+67%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.024 TFLOPS+40%
0.7296 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+25%
32
L1 Cache
160 KB+400%
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M2000GeForce GT625M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M2000 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT625M has 512 MB. The FirePro M2000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureFirePro M2000GeForce GT625M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FirePro M2000) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT625M). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro M2000GeForce GT625M
DirectX
11.1
12 (11_0)+8%
OpenGL
4.2
4.6+10%
Max Displays
6+200%
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (FirePro M2000) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT625M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M2000) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT625M).

FeatureFirePro M2000GeForce GT625M
Encoder
UVD 3
No NVENC (Fermi)
Decoder
UVD 3
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 Part 2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M2000 draws 43W versus the GeForce GT625M's 45W — a 4.5% difference. The FirePro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M2000) vs 350W (GeForce GT625M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.

FeatureFirePro M2000GeForce GT625M
TDP
43W-4%
45W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
65°C-13%
75°C
Perf/Watt
9.9+5%
9.4
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GT625M costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.5 (FirePro M2000) vs 9.4 (GeForce GT625M) — the GeForce GT625M offers 10.6% better value.

FeatureFirePro M2000GeForce GT625M
MSRP
$300
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$45-10%
Performance per Dollar
8.5
9.4+11%
Codename
Heathrow
GK107
Release
July 1 2012
March 22 2012
Ranking
#710
#828