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GeForce GT 705
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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 705 is positioned at rank 199 and the GeForce GT 625 is on rank 195, 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 705
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 625
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 625 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 705.
| Insight | GeForce GT 705 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 705 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 705 and GeForce GT 625
GeForce GT 705
The GeForce GT 705 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 370 points. Launch price was $89.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 705 scores 370 and the GeForce GT 625 reaches 375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 705 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 625 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 705) vs 352 (GeForce GT 625). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 705) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625).
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 370 | 375+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+9% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.8554 TFLOPS+12% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 44+38% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 704 KB+2100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 705) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 625) — the GeForce GT 625 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 705) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 625). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 705) vs None (GeForce GT 625). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 705) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 625).
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 705 draws 64W versus the GeForce GT 625's 200W — a 103% difference. The GeForce GT 705 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 705) vs 250W (GeForce GT 625). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-68% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 250W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+205% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 705 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 625 launched at $60 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.7 (GeForce GT 705) vs 25.0 (GeForce GT 625) — the GeForce GT 625 offers 1.2% better value. The GeForce GT 705 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 705 | GeForce GT 625 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.7 | 25.0+1% |
| Codename | GK107 | GF100 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #777 | #618 |
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