GeForce GT 425M vs GeForce 615

GeForce GT 425M

2013Core: 549 MHz

GeForce 615

2017Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 425M

499

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce 615

505

+1.2%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 425M is positioned at rank 159 and the GeForce 615 is on rank 367, so the GeForce GT 425M 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 GT 425M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#149

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

326%

#151

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

296%

#152

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

295%

#156

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

268%

#157

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

266%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 615

#357

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1075%

#359

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

974%

#360

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

972%

#364

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

884%

#365

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

878%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

98%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 425M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 425M	GeForce 615
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 615 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 615 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 68.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 425M	GeForce 615
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+68.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)	✅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.

GeForce GT 425M Benchmark Check

GeForce 615 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 425M and GeForce 615

GeForce GT 425M

The GeForce GT 425M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 499 points.

GeForce 615

The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 425M scores 499 and the GeForce 615 reaches 505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 425M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 615 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 384 (GeForce 615). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615).

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	GeForce 615
G3D Mark Score	499	505+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.7972 TFLOPS+89%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	144 KB+350%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	GeForce 615
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 425M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 615 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 425M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 425M) vs 512 KB (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	GeForce 615
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	GeForce 615
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 425M) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 425M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 615).

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	GeForce 615
Encoder	No	No NVENC (Fermi)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 425M draws 45W versus the GeForce 615's 10W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 425M) vs 350W (GeForce 615). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	GeForce 615
TDP	45W	10W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	11.1	50.5+355%

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce 615 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 33.7 (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 offers 68.5% better value. The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).