GeForce GT 425M vs Radeon R5 M315
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 Radeon R5 M315 is on rank 571, so the GeForce GT 425M 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 425M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M315
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 425M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M315.
| Insight | GeForce GT 425M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 425M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 425M holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $150), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 512.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 425M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+512.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon R5 M315
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.
Radeon R5 M315
The Radeon R5 M315 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 425M scores 499 and the Radeon R5 M315 reaches 489 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 425M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 M315 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M315). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315).
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 499+2% | 489 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.6592 TFLOPS+56% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GT 425M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M315 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 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) — the GeForce GT 425M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 425M draws 45W versus the Radeon R5 M315's 75W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 425M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 425M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M315). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-40% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.1+71% | 6.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 425M costs 83.3% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 3.3 (Radeon R5 M315) — the GeForce GT 425M offers 506.1% better value. The Radeon R5 M315 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 425M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-83% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.0+506% | 3.3 |
| Codename | GK107 | Jet |
| Release | April 1 2013 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #857 | #922 |
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