GeForce 820M 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 820M is positioned at rank 341 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 820M

#331

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

901%

#333

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

817%

#334

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

815%

#338

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

741%

#339

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

736%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

94%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

92%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

91%

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 GT 425M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 820M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 425M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 425M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 425M holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 24.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 425M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 820M and GeForce GT 425M

GeForce 820M

The GeForce 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 482 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 820M scores 482 and the GeForce GT 425M reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 820M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 425M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 820M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 425M). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 820M) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 425M
G3D Mark Score	482	499+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS+105%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	32+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 820M	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 820M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 425M has 1 GB. The GeForce 820M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 820M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 425M) — the GeForce 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 425M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 820M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 425M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 425M
DirectX	11.0	11.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.0	4.0
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 820M) vs No (GeForce GT 425M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 820M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 425M).

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 425M
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 820M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 425M's 45W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 425M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 820M	GeForce GT 425M
TDP	33W-27%	45W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	14.6+32%	11.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 425M costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (GeForce 820M) vs 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) — the GeForce GT 425M offers 24.2% better value. The GeForce 820M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).