GeForce GT 525M vs Radeon HD 7640G

GeForce GT 525M

2013Core: 980 MHz

Radeon HD 7640G

2012Core: 600 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

Radeon HD 7640G

454

+0.7%

Radeon HD 8470

Radeon HD 2900 GT

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

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 Radeon HD 7640G is on rank 380, 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 Radeon HD 7640G

#370

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1196%

#372

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1084%

#373

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1081%

#377

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

983%

#378

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

976%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

95%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

95%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

94%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

93%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

93%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7640G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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	Radeon HD 7640G
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 525M	Radeon HD 7640G
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+65.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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

Radeon HD 7640G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 525M and Radeon HD 7640G

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.

Radeon HD 7640G

The Radeon HD 7640G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 454 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 525M scores 451 and the Radeon HD 7640G 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 Radeon HD 7640G uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 525M) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7640G). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 525M) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7640G).

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Radeon HD 7640G
G3D Mark Score	451	454
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7526 TFLOPS+31%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	48 KB+50%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Radeon HD 7640G
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 525M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7640G has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 525M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Radeon HD 7640G
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 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 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7640G). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Radeon HD 7640G
DirectX	12 (FL11_0)+9%	11 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.2	4.4+5%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VP4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7640G). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 525M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 7640G).

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Radeon HD 7640G
Encoder	VP4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VP4	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 525M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7640G's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7640G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 525M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7640G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 525M	Radeon HD 7640G
TDP	50W	45W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	9.0	10.1+12%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 525M costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.0 (GeForce GT 525M) vs 9.1 (Radeon HD 7640G) — the GeForce GT 525M offers 64.8% better value. The GeForce GT 525M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).