GeForce GT 525M vs GeForce 9800M GTX

GeForce GT 525M

2013Core: 980 MHz

GeForce 9800M GTX

2008Core: 500 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

GeForce 9800M GTX

150

454

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 9800M GTX is on rank 671, 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 GeForce 9800M GTX

#661

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7190%

#663

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6518%

#664

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6501%

#668

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5911%

#669

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5871%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

100%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

100%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

96%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

95%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

94%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

94%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

91%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#681

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

90%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

89%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

85%

#684

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

85%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

81%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800M GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. 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	GeForce 9800M GTX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9800M GTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800M GTX holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 525M	GeForce 9800M GTX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

GeForce 9800M GTX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 525M and GeForce 9800M 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 9800M GTX

The GeForce 9800M 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: 454 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 525M scores 451 and the GeForce 9800M GTX reaches 454 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 525M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 9800M GTX uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 525M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GTX).

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	GeForce 9800M GTX
G3D Mark Score	451	454
Architecture	Kepler	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	GeForce 9800M 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	GeForce 9800M GTX
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 525M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTX). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	GeForce 9800M GTX
DirectX	12 (FL11_0)+20%	10.0
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	4.2+27%	3.3
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VP4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs No (GeForce 9800M GTX). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTX).

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	GeForce 9800M GTX
Encoder	VP4	No
Decoder	VP4	PureVideo HD VP3
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 GeForce 9800M GTX's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GT 525M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 525M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	GeForce 9800M 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-11%	90°C
Perf/Watt	9.0+200%	3.0

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.0 (GeForce GT 525M) vs 15.1 (GeForce 9800M GTX) — the GeForce 9800M GTX offers 0.7% better value. The GeForce GT 525M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).