GeForce GT 625 vs GeForce RTX 4060

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 625

2010Core: 607 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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GeForce GT 625 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 625 vs GeForce RTX 4060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 625 vs GeForce RTX 4060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 625

2010

Why buy it

  • Costs $239 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • 1843.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 946% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 1 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1843.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5112.8% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 375), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GT 625 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 40nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $239 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $60, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 946% (65.4 vs 6.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GT 625 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 625

The GeForce GT 625 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $279.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 625 scores 375 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 5112.8%. The GeForce GT 625 is built on Fermi while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GT 625) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060).

FeatureGeForce GT 625GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score
375
19,548+5113%
Architecture
Fermi
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
40 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
352
3072+773%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8554 TFLOPS
15.11 TFLOPS+1666%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
44
96+118%
L1 Cache
0.69 MB
3 MB+335%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
24 MB+4700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GT 625 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GT 625 is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GT 625GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 625 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 625 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 625) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 625GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
8 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
272 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
24 MB+4700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 625) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GT 625GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
N/A
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 625) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 625) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

FeatureGeForce GT 625GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder
None
NVENC 8th gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP5)
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 625 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 625) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 73°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 625GeForce RTX 4060
TDP
200W
115W-43%
Recommended PSU
250W-55%
550W
Power Connector
None
8-pin
Length
168mm
240mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
70-4%
73°C
Perf/Watt
1.9
170.0+8847%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 625 came in at $60, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce GT 625 was 79.9% cheaper ($239 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.3 (GeForce GT 625) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 938.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GT 625GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP
$60-80%
$299
Performance per Dollar
6.3
65.4+938%
Codename
GF100
AD107
Release
May 31 2010
May 18 2023
Ranking
#618
#84

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