GeForce 825M vs GeForce GTX 850A

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.

GeForce 825M vs GeForce GTX 850A FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 825M vs GeForce GTX 850A: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 825M

2015

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 75W, a 42W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 850A across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 850A

2015

Why buy it

✅6.1% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌127.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 850A is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.1% in average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (767 vs 761), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 825M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 850A makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 850A is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 825M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 825M vs GeForce GTX 850A Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 825M

The GeForce 825M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 761 points.

GeForce GTX 850A

The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 825M scores 761 and the GeForce GTX 850A reaches 767 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 825M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 850A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 825M) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850A). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 825M) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850A). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GTX 850A
G3D Mark Score	761	767
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	1.439 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz+5%	1124 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GTX 850A
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 825M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 850A carries 512 MB. GeForce 825M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 825M and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 850A. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 825M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850A) — the GeForce GTX 850A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GTX 850A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 825M draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 850A's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 825M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850A). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.