GeForce GT625M vs Mobility Radeon HD 4650

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 GT625M vs Mobility Radeon HD 4650 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT625M vs Mobility Radeon HD 4650: 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 GT625M

2012

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 512 MB 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 8.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $49 MSRP).

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 1 GB 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?

GeForce GT625M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 5.2% in PassMark G3D (422 vs 401), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT625M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Mobility Radeon HD 4650 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, Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT625M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT625M vs Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Technical Specifications

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

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT625M scores 422 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4650's 401 — the GeForce GT625M leads by 5.2%. The GeForce GT625M is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT625M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT625M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4650).

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
G3D Mark Score	422+5%	401
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+54%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	80 KB+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT625M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
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 GT625M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 carries 1 GB. Mobility Radeon HD 4650 gives you 100% 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 GT625M and 128-bit on the Mobility Radeon HD 4650.

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT625M) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
DirectX	12 (11_0)+19%	10.1
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT625M) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT625M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650).

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Encoder	No NVENC (Fermi)	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT625M draws 45W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4650's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT625M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
TDP	45W-10%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	9.4+18%	8.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT625M (2012 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP	—	$49
Codename	GK107	Broadway
Release	March 22 2012	January 7 2010
Ranking	#828	#846

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