GeForce 615 vs GeForce GT 425M

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 GeForce 615 is positioned at rank 367 and the GeForce GT 425M is on rank 159, so the GeForce GT 425M 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 GeForce 615

#357

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1075%

#359

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

974%

#360

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

972%

#364

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

884%

#365

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

878%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

98%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 425M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#149

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

326%

#151

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

296%

#152

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

295%

#156

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

268%

#157

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

266%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 425M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 615	GeForce GT 425M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 615 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 615 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 68.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 615	GeForce GT 425M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+68.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)

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.

GeForce 615 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 425M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 615 and GeForce GT 425M

GeForce 615

The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

GeForce GT 425M

The GeForce GT 425M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 499 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 615 scores 505 and the GeForce GT 425M reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 615 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 425M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 615) vs 384 (GeForce GT 425M). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GT 425M
G3D Mark Score	505+1%	499
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS+89%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB+350%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GT 425M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 615 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 425M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 425M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 615) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 425M) — the GeForce 615 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GT 425M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 425M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GT 425M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615) vs No (GeForce GT 425M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 615) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GT 425M
Encoder	No NVENC (Fermi)	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 615 draws 10W versus the GeForce GT 425M's 45W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 615) vs 350W (GeForce GT 425M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GT 425M
TDP	10W-78%	45W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	50.5+355%	11.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 615 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.7 (GeForce 615) vs 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) — the GeForce 615 offers 68.5% better value. The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).