GeForce GT 525M vs Mobility Radeon HD 5650

GeForce GT 525M

2013Core: 980 MHz

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 525M

451

+2.3%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

441

0.0%

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 Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is on rank 590, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5650

#579

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3693%

#581

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3348%

#582

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3339%

#586

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3036%

#587

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3015%

#589

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

100%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#591

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#592

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#594

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#595

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

96%

#597

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

94%

#598

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#599

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

94%

#600

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#601

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#602

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

93%

#603

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#604

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 525M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5650.

Insight	GeForce GT 525M	Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 525M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 525M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 525M	Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
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

Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 525M and Mobility Radeon HD 5650

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 441 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 525M scores 451 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 reaches 441 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 525M is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 525M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 525M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5650).

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Mobility Radeon HD 5650
G3D Mark Score	451+2%	441
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7526 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+49%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	80 KB+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Mobility Radeon HD 5650
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)

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

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Mobility Radeon HD 5650
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 525M) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Vulkan: N/A vs No. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Mobility Radeon HD 5650
DirectX	12 (FL11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	N/A	No
OpenGL	4.2	4.4+5%
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VP4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650).

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Encoder	VP4	UVD 2.3
Decoder	VP4	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 525M draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5650's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 525M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Mobility Radeon HD 5650
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	9.0+2%	8.8

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.0 (GeForce GT 525M) vs 14.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5650) — the GeForce GT 525M offers 2% better value. The GeForce GT 525M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).