GeForce GT 625 vs Radeon HD 6490M
GeForce GT 625
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Radeon HD 6490M
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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 6490M is on rank 255, 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 6490M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6490M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 625 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6490M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 6490M
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 6490M
The Radeon HD 6490M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 378 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 625 scores 375 and the Radeon HD 6490M reaches 378 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 625 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 6490M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GT 625) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6490M). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6490M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 375 | 378 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 960+173% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8554 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+53% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 44 | 48+9% |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+267% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6490M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 625 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 625 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 6490M's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6490M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 625) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6490M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 75W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9 | 5.0+163% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6490M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 625 | Radeon HD 6490M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GF100 | Blackcomb |
| Release | May 31 2010 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #618 | #654 |
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