GeForce GT625M vs Quadro FX 2800M

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 Quadro FX 2800M 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 Quadro FX 2800M: 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

✅Draws 45W instead of 189W, a 144W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro FX 2800M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.

Quadro FX 2800M

2008

Why buy it

✅44.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌320% higher power demand at 189W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro FX 2800M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 44.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT625M instead at 422 vs 415, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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 55nm and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT625M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro FX 2800M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT625M vs Quadro FX 2800M 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.

Quadro FX 2800M

The Quadro FX 2800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT625M scores 422 and the Quadro FX 2800M reaches 415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT625M is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 2800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT625M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2800M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT625M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M).

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Quadro FX 2800M
G3D Mark Score	422+2%	415
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS+17%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+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 Quadro FX 2800M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Quadro FX 2800M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT625M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2800M carries 1 GB. Quadro FX 2800M 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 64-bit on the Quadro FX 2800M.

Feature	GeForce GT625M	Quadro FX 2800M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT625M draws 45W versus the Quadro FX 2800M's 189W — a 123.1% difference. The GeForce GT625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT625M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2800M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.