GeForce 825M vs Radeon HD 6800M
GeForce 825M
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Radeon HD 6800M
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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 825M is positioned at rank 119 and the Radeon HD 6800M is on rank 289, so the GeForce 825M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 825M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 825M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6800M.
| Insight | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 825M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 825M and Radeon HD 6800M
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.
Radeon HD 6800M
The Radeon HD 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 753 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 825M scores 761 and the Radeon HD 6800M reaches 753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 825M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6800M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 825M) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 825M) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6800M). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 761+1% | 753 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1120+192% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 2.016 TFLOPS+123% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+31% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 56+75% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 224 KB+17% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 825M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6800M has 512 MB. The GeForce 825M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 825M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6800M) — the GeForce 825M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 825M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6800M's 151W — a 128.3% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 825M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6800M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-78% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.1+362% | 5.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 825M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | Barts |
| Release | August 26 2015 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #768 | #661 |
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