GeForce GT 625 vs Radeon HD 5550
GeForce GT 625
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 625 is positioned at rank 195 and the Radeon HD 5550 is on rank 224, so the GeForce GT 625 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 625
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 625.
| Insight | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 625 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 625 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $75), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 388.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+388.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 625 and Radeon HD 5550
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.
Radeon HD 5550
The Radeon HD 5550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 384 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 625 scores 375 and the Radeon HD 5550 reaches 384 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 625 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 5550 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GT 625) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5550). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5550).
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 375 | 384+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 1440+309% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8554 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+144% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 44 | 72+64% |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+389% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 625 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5550 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 625) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5550). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 625) vs None (Radeon HD 5550). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 625) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5550).
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 625 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 5550's 151W — a 27.9% difference. The Radeon HD 5550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 625) vs 200W (Radeon HD 5550). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 151W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9 | 2.5+32% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 625 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 5550 launched at $75 and now averages $75. The GeForce GT 625 costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (GeForce GT 625) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 5550) — the GeForce GT 625 offers 390.2% better value. The GeForce GT 625 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-20% | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-80% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0+390% | 5.1 |
| Codename | GF100 | Cypress |
| Release | May 31 2010 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #618 | #682 |
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