GeForce GT 625M vs Radeon HD 8650G
GeForce GT 625M
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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 625M is positioned at rank 219 and the Radeon HD 8650G is on rank 125, so the Radeon HD 8650G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 625M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8650G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 625M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 625M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8650G 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 625M and Radeon HD 8650G
GeForce GT 625M
The GeForce GT 625M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 485 points.
Radeon HD 8650G
The Radeon HD 8650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 501 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 625M scores 485 and the Radeon HD 8650G reaches 501 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 625M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8650G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 625M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650G). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650G). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 485 | 501+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+141% |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 1000 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 625M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 625M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8650G has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 625M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 625M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8650G) — the Radeon HD 8650G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 625M draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 8650G's 130W — a 97.1% difference. The GeForce GT 625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 625M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 625M | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-65% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.8+177% | 3.9 |
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