GeForce GT 625
Intel UHD Graphics 605
GeForce GT 625 vs Intel UHD Graphics 605 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 Intel UHD Graphics 605 FPS Benchmarks
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GeForce GT 625 vs Intel UHD Graphics 605: 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
2010Why buy it
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).
- ✅Intel UHD Graphics 605 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GT 625 is the less risky modern option long term.
Trade-offs
- ❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.
Intel UHD Graphics 605
2017Why buy it
- ✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
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GeForce GT 625 vs Intel UHD Graphics 605 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 605
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 364 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 625 scores 375 and the Intel UHD Graphics 605 reaches 364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 625 is built on Fermi while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GT 625) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 605).
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 375+3% | 364 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 352+91% | 184 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8554 TFLOPS+102% | 0.4232 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 44+91% | 23 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce GT 625 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 625 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 carries 0 MB. GeForce GT 625 gives you 100+% 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 System on the Intel UHD Graphics 605.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 625) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 625) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 625) vs H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 605).
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 625 draws 200W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 605's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 625) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9 | 24.3+1179% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GT 625 came in at $60, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 605 was 100+% cheaper ($60 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.3 (GeForce GT 625) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 605) — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics 605 (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF100 | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | May 31 2010 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #618 | #824 |
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