GeForce GT 425M vs Radeon Vega 2

GeForce GT 425M

2013Core: 549 MHz

Radeon Vega 2

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 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

Radeon Vega 2

506

+1.4%

Radeon HD 2600 XT

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

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. The GeForce GT 425M is positioned at rank #159 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The Radeon Vega 2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 425M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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	Radeon Vega 2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 2 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

Radeon Vega 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 425M and Radeon Vega 2

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 Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 425M scores 499 and the Radeon Vega 2 reaches 506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 425M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 2 uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 425M) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2).

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	Radeon Vega 2
G3D Mark Score	499	506+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 5.1
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	448+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	1.702 TFLOPS+304%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+14%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	Radeon Vega 2
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 425M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 2 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 425M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	Radeon Vega 2
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 425M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	Radeon Vega 2
DirectX	11.0	12 (12_1)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 425M) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 425M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2).

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	Radeon Vega 2
Encoder	No	VCN 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCN 1.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 425M draws 45W versus the Radeon Vega 2's 15W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 425M) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GT 425M	Radeon Vega 2
TDP	45W	15W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C	70-7%
Perf/Watt	11.1	33.7+204%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.0 (GeForce GT 425M) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).