GeForce GT 425M vs GeForce GT 625M

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 425M

2013Core: 549 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GT 625M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

GeForce GT 425M vs GeForce GT 625M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 425M vs GeForce GT 625M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GT 425M vs GeForce GT 625M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 425M

2013

Why buy it

  • 1.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 625M

2012

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 425M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GT 425M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.9% in PassMark G3D (499 vs 485), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 425M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 425M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 425M vs GeForce GT 625M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 625M

The GeForce GT 625M 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: 485 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 425M scores 499 and the GeForce GT 625M reaches 485 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 425M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 625M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 625M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625M).

FeatureGeForce GT 425MGeForce GT 625M
G3D Mark Score
499+3%
485
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4216 TFLOPS
0.7296 TFLOPS+73%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
32
L1 Cache
32 KB
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 425MGeForce GT 625M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 425M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 625M carries 2 GB. GeForce GT 625M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 425M and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 625M.

FeatureGeForce GT 425MGeForce GT 625M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
2 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 625M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GT 425MGeForce GT 625M
DirectX
11.0
11.0
Vulkan
None
None
OpenGL
4.0
4.0
Max Displays
1
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 425M) vs No (GeForce GT 625M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 425M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 625M).

FeatureGeForce GT 425MGeForce GT 625M
Encoder
No
No
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 425M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 625M's 45W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 425M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 625M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 425MGeForce GT 625M
TDP
45W
45W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
11.1+3%
10.8