GeForce GT 625M vs Radeon R4E

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 625M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
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AMD

Radeon R4E

2017Core: 1183 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
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GeForce GT 625M vs Radeon R4E 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 625M vs Radeon R4E FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GT 625M vs Radeon R4E: 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 625M

2012

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon R4E across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2012 hardware with 2 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 0 vs 4.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

Radeon R4E

2017

Why buy it

  • 34.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon R4E is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 34.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.4% in PassMark G3D (487 vs 485), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 625M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon R4E makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R4E is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 625M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 625M vs Radeon R4E Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R4E

The Radeon R4E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 487 points. Launch price was $79.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 625M scores 485 and the Radeon R4E reaches 487 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 625M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R4E uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 625M) vs 384 (Radeon R4E). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625M) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4E). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GT 625MRadeon R4E
G3D Mark Score
485
487
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7296 TFLOPS
0.9085 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock
950 MHz
1124 MHz+18%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32+33%
24
L1 Cache
32 KB
96 KB+200%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 625M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R4E leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 625MRadeon R4E
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 625M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R4E carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 625M gives you 300% 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 625M and 64-bit on the Radeon R4E. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 625M) vs 512 KB (Radeon R4E) — the Radeon R4E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 625MRadeon R4E
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+300%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 625M draws 45W versus the Radeon R4E's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 625M) vs 350W (Radeon R4E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureGeForce GT 625MRadeon R4E
TDP
45W-10%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
10.8+11%
9.7
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon R4E (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 625MRadeon R4E
MSRP
$100
Codename
GK107
Lexa
Release
March 22 2012
April 20 2017
Ranking
#828
#773

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