GeForce GT625M
VS
GeForce 710A

GeForce GT625M vs GeForce 710A

NVIDIA

GeForce GT625M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 710A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz

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 GT625M is positioned at rank 195 and the GeForce 710A is on rank 335, so the GeForce GT625M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT625M

#185
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
386%
#187
350%
#188
349%
#192
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
317%
#193
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
315%
#195
GeForce GT625M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
100%
#197
100%
#203
GeForce GT 730M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
96%
#206
Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
93%
#208
Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710A

#325
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
878%
#327
796%
#328
794%
#332
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
722%
#333
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
717%
#335
GeForce 710A
MSRP: $35|Avg: $62
100%
#336
99%
#338
GeForce MX230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#340
RADEON HD6410D
MSRP: $35|Avg: $5
98%
#341
GeForce 820M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
97%
#342
Radeon R7 M465X
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
96%
#344
GeForce 830A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
95%
#348
GeForce MX350
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
91%
#349
GeForce 840A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
90%
#350
HD Graphics 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 710A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT625M.

InsightGeForce GT625MGeForce 710A
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT625M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT625M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $62), it costs 27% less, resulting in a 34.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GT625MGeForce 710A
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+34.3%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($45)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($62)

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 GT625M and GeForce 710A

NVIDIA

GeForce GT625M

The GeForce GT625M 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: 422 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce 710A

The GeForce 710A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 433 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT625M scores 422 and the GeForce 710A reaches 433 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT625M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 710A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT625M) vs 384 (GeForce 710A). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT625M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 941 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GT625MGeForce 710A
G3D Mark Score
422
433+3%
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7296 TFLOPS
0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
950 MHz
941 MHz
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+33%
24
L1 Cache
32 KB
192 KB+500%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT625MGeForce 710A
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)

The GeForce GT625M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 710A has 2 GB. The GeForce 710A offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT625M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 710A) — the GeForce 710A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT625MGeForce 710A
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT625M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GT625MGeForce 710A
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT625M) vs NVENC (GeForce 710A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT625M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A).

FeatureGeForce GT625MGeForce 710A
Encoder
No NVENC (Fermi)
NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT625M draws 45W versus the GeForce 710A's 33W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce 710A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT625M) vs 350W (GeForce 710A). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce GT625MGeForce 710A
TDP
45W
33W-27%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
Legacy
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85
Perf/Watt
9.4
13.1+39%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT625M costs 27.4% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.4 (GeForce GT625M) vs 7.0 (GeForce 710A) — the GeForce GT625M offers 34.3% better value. The GeForce 710A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT625MGeForce 710A
MSRP
$35
Avg Price (30d)
$45-27%
$62
Performance per Dollar
9.4+34%
7.0
Codename
GK107
GM108
Release
March 22 2012
March 13 2015
Ranking
#828
#810