GeForce 8800 GTS vs GeForce GT625M

GeForce 8800 GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

GeForce GT625M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 8800 GTS

150

407

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GT625M

422

+3.7%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

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 8800 GTS is positioned at rank 700 and the GeForce GT625M is on rank 195, so the GeForce GT625M 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 8800 GTS

#689

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11931%

#691

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10815%

#692

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10787%

#696

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9809%

#697

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9742%

#699

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

100%

#701

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#702

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

97%

#705

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

95%

#706

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#709

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#710

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

86%

#711

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

85%

#712

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

80%

#713

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#714

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT625M

#185

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

386%

#187

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

350%

#188

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

349%

#192

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

317%

#193

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

315%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

100%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT625M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 59.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 321 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800 GTS.

Insight	GeForce 8800 GTS	GeForce GT625M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+59.7%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT625M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT625M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 15.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8800 GTS	GeForce GT625M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+15.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($45)

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 8800 GTS Benchmark Check

GeForce GT625M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8800 GTS and GeForce GT625M

GeForce 8800 GTS

The GeForce 8800 GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 407 points.

GeForce GT625M

The GeForce GT625M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 422 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8800 GTS scores 407 and the GeForce GT625M reaches 422 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800 GTS is built on G9x while the GeForce GT625M uses Kepler, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 384 (GeForce GT625M).

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	GeForce GT625M
G3D Mark Score	407	422+4%
Architecture	G9x	Kepler
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	384+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	GeForce GT625M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8800 GTS comes with 321 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT625M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT625M offers 59.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	GeForce GT625M
VRAM Capacity	0.313 GB	0.5 GB+60%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT625M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	GeForce GT625M
DirectX	10.0	12 (11_0)+20%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT625M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT625M).

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	GeForce GT625M
Encoder	No	No NVENC (Fermi)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8800 GTS draws 150W versus the GeForce GT625M's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GT625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 350W (GeForce GT625M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GTS	GeForce GT625M
TDP	150W	45W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	95°C	75°C-21%
Perf/Watt	2.7	9.4+248%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT625M costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (GeForce 8800 GTS) vs 9.4 (GeForce GT625M) — the GeForce GT625M offers 16% better value. The GeForce GT625M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).