GeForce GT 525M vs FirePro V5700

GeForce GT 525M

2013Core: 980 MHz

FirePro V5700

2011Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 525M

451

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

FirePro V5700

150

465

+3.1%

Radeon HD 6450A

Radeon HD 2900 GT

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

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 525M is positioned at rank 183 and the FirePro V5700 is on rank 368, so the GeForce GT 525M 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 525M

#173

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

361%

#175

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

327%

#176

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

326%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

297%

#181

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

295%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#186

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5700

#352

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18940%

#367

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

100%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

100%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

91%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

87%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

85%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

83%

#373

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

78%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

78%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

78%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

77%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

74%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

72%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

72%

#380

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

68%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

68%

#382

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

60%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 525M.

Insight	GeForce GT 525M	FirePro V5700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5700 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 54.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 525M	FirePro V5700
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+54.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅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.

GeForce GT 525M Benchmark Check

FirePro V5700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 525M and FirePro V5700

GeForce GT 525M

The GeForce GT 525M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 451 points.

FirePro V5700

The FirePro V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 465 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 525M scores 451 and the FirePro V5700 reaches 465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 525M is built on Kepler while the FirePro V5700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 525M) vs 1,280 (FirePro V5700). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 525M) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V5700).

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	FirePro V5700
G3D Mark Score	451	465+3%
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7526 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS+147%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	32 KB	320 KB+900%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	FirePro V5700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 525M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V5700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 525M) vs 512 KB (FirePro V5700) — the FirePro V5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	FirePro V5700
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 525M) vs 10.1 (FirePro V5700). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	FirePro V5700
DirectX	12 (FL11_0)+19%	10.1
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	4.2+27%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VP4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs None (FirePro V5700). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro V5700).

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	FirePro V5700
Encoder	VP4	None
Decoder	VP4	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 525M draws 50W versus the FirePro V5700's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GT 525M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 525M) vs 350W (FirePro V5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	FirePro V5700
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	9.0+190%	3.1

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5700 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.0 (GeForce GT 525M) vs 23.3 (FirePro V5700) — the FirePro V5700 offers 55.3% better value. The GeForce GT 525M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).