
GeForce GT625M vs GeForce 710A

GeForce GT625M
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT625M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710A
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.
| Insight | GeForce GT625M | GeForce 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.
| Insight | GeForce GT625M | GeForce 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

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.

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.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | GeForce 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)
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | GeForce 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.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | GeForce 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.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | GeForce 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).
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | GeForce 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.
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | GeForce 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% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce GT625M | GeForce 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 |
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