GeForce 825M vs Radeon R7 A10-7700K
GeForce 825M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R7 A10-7700K is on rank 475, 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 R7 A10-7700K
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon R7 A10-7700K likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 825M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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. Priced at $30 versus $118 for the Radeon R7 A10-7700K, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 287.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 825M | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+287.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($118) |
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 R7 A10-7700K
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 R7 A10-7700K
The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 772 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 825M scores 761 and the Radeon R7 A10-7700K reaches 772 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 825M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 A10-7700K uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 825M) vs 2,048 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 825M) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 2500 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 761 | 772+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 20.48 TFLOPS+2167% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 2500 MHz+113% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A10-7700K 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 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) — the Radeon R7 A10-7700K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 825M draws 33W versus the Radeon R7 A10-7700K's 100W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 825M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-67% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.1+200% | 7.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 825M costs 74.6% less ($88 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (GeForce 825M) vs 6.5 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) — the GeForce 825M offers 290.8% better value. The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 825M | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $152 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-75% | $118 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4+291% | 6.5 |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 33 |
| Release | August 26 2015 | January 4 2023 |
| Ranking | #768 | #140 |
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