GeForce GT 425M vs Mobility Radeon HD 5730
GeForce GT 425M
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is on rank 475, so the GeForce GT 425M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 425M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 425M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 425M | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 27.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 425M | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 425M and Mobility Radeon HD 5730
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 508 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 425M scores 499 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 reaches 508 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 425M is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5730).
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 499 | 508+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+166% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Vulkan: None vs No. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | None | No |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.4+10% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 6+500% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 425M) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 425M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730).
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 425M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 425M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-10% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1+9% | 10.2 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers 27% better value. The GeForce GT 425M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.0 | 25.4+27% |
| Codename | GK107 | Broadway |
| Release | April 1 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #857 | #846 |
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