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.

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 825M is positioned at rank 119 and the GeForce GTX 850A is on rank 473, so the GeForce 825M 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 825M

#109

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

285%

#111

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

259%

#112

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

258%

#116

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

235%

#117

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

233%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850A

#463

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2125%

#465

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1926%

#466

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1921%

#470

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1747%

#471

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1735%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#476

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

99%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

98%

#480

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

#481

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

97%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

96%

#484

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

94%

#485

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#486

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

94%

#487

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 850A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 825M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 825M	GeForce GTX 850A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 825M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 825M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 825M	GeForce GTX 850A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+65.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 825M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 850A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 825M and GeForce GTX 850A

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	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 825M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 850A has 512 MB. The GeForce 825M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. 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.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GTX 850A
TDP	33W-56%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	23.1+126%	10.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 825M costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (GeForce 825M) vs 15.3 (GeForce GTX 850A) — the GeForce 825M offers 66% better value.