GeForce GT 525M vs GeForce 8800M GTX
GeForce GT 525M
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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 525M is positioned at rank 183 and the GeForce 8800M GTX is on rank 378, so the GeForce GT 525M 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 525M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800M GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8800M GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 525M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8800M GTX 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 525M and GeForce 8800M GTX
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.
GeForce 8800M GTX
The GeForce 8800M GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 462 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 525M scores 451 and the GeForce 8800M GTX reaches 462 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 525M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 8800M GTX uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 525M) vs 224 (GeForce 8800M GTX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 451 | 462+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 525M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800M GTX has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 525M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 525M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800M GTX). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_0)+20% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.2+27% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VP4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs No (GeForce 8800M GTX). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800M GTX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP4 | No |
| Decoder | VP4 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 525M draws 50W versus the GeForce 8800M GTX's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GT 525M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 525M) vs 350W (GeForce 8800M GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 95°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-16% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.0+190% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 525M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | June 25 2013 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #726 | #825 |
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