GeForce 825M vs Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
GeForce 825M
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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
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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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is on rank 541, 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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 825M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual.
| Insight | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| 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 69.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.8%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 825M and Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 747 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 825M scores 761 and the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual reaches 747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 825M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 761+2% | 747 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual 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.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 825M) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2 (11_0)+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 825M) vs None (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 825M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 825M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 825M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.1+55% | 14.9 |
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 14.9 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) — the GeForce 825M offers 70.5% better value. The GeForce 825M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4+70% | 14.9 |
| Codename | GM108 | — |
| Release | August 26 2015 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #768 | #881 |
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