GeForce 705M vs GeForce GT 525M

GeForce 705M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

GeForce GT 525M

2013Core: 980 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 705M

456

+1.1%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce GT 525M

451

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 GeForce 705M is positioned at rank 85 and the GeForce GT 525M is on rank 183, so the GeForce 705M 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 705M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

98%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#75

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

238%

#77

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

216%

#78

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

215%

#82

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

196%

#83

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

194%

#85

GeForce 705M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 525M

#173

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

361%

#175

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

327%

#176

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

326%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

297%

#181

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

295%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#186

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 705M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 525M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 705M	GeForce GT 525M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 705M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 705M Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 525M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 705M and GeForce GT 525M

GeForce 705M

The GeForce 705M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 456 points.

GeForce GT 525M

The GeForce GT 525M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 451 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 705M scores 456 and the GeForce GT 525M reaches 451 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 705M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 525M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 705M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 525M). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 705M) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 525M).

Feature	GeForce 705M	GeForce GT 525M
G3D Mark Score	456+1%	451
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS+74%	0.7526 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+900%	32 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 705M	GeForce GT 525M
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 705M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 525M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 525M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 705M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 525M) — the GeForce 705M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 705M	GeForce GT 525M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 705M) vs 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 525M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 705M	GeForce GT 525M
DirectX	11.0	12 (FL11_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.1	4.2+2%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 705M) vs VP4 (GeForce GT 525M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 525M).

Feature	GeForce 705M	GeForce GT 525M
Encoder	No	VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 705M draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 525M's 50W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 525M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 705M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 525M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.