GeForce GT 130 vs GeForce GT 625
GeForce GT 130
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GeForce GT 625
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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 GT 130 is positioned at rank 267 and the GeForce GT 625 is on rank 195, so the GeForce GT 625 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 625
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 130 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 130 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 625 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 625.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 625 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 625 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GT 130 and GeForce GT 625
GeForce GT 130
The GeForce GT 130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 381 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce GT 625
The GeForce GT 625 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 130 scores 381 and the GeForce GT 625 reaches 375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 130 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 625 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130) vs 352 (GeForce GT 625). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 381+2% | 375 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+9% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+32% | 0.8554 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 44+83% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 704 KB+389% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 130 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 625 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 130 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+50% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 130) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 625). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 (11_0)+20% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 130) vs None (GeForce GT 625). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 625).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 130 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 625's 200W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce GT 130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130) vs 250W (GeForce GT 625). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-85% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 229mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.7+568% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 625 launched at $60 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 625 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (GeForce GT 130) vs 25.0 (GeForce GT 625) — the GeForce GT 625 offers 30.9% better value. The GeForce GT 130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $60-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.1 | 25.0+31% |
| Codename | GP108 | GF100 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #641 | #618 |
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